Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 4:52 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 55m at 10:41 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Dec 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:294.85:474.411:440.011:57-0.36:585:02Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:224.96:374.312:38-0.16:595:02Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:125.07:254.312:45-0.41:29-0.17:005:02Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:575.08:104.21:31-0.32:18-0.17:015:02Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:414.98:544.12:15-0.33:05-0.17:025:02Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:234.89:384.02:58-0.13:490.07:035:02Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:044.610:213.93:380.04:310.27:035:02Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:454.511:053.84:160.15:100.37:045:02Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:264.311:503.74:510.25:480.57:055:02Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:064.25:250.36:240.67:065:02Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:353.712:464.16:020.47:020.67:065:02Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:233.71:294.06:470.57:440.67:075:03Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:133.72:153.97:450.68:300.57:085:03Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:023.83:033.88:540.79:200.47:095:03Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:524.03:533.810:010.610:120.27:095:03Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:434.14:483.711:060.511:060.17:105:04Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:374.35:473.712:060.37:105:04Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:324.56:433.712:01-0.11:030.17:115:04Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:244.77:363.812:56-0.21:58-0.17:125:05New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:144.88:273.81:51-0.42:51-0.27:125:05New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:074.89:193.82:45-0.53:42-0.37:135:06New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:024.810:163.93:38-0.64:32-0.47:135:06Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:014.711:163.94:32-0.75:21-0.47:145:07Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:594.65:25-0.66:11-0.47:145:07Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:183.912:564.56:21-0.57:03-0.47:155:08First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:204.01:504.37:21-0.37:56-0.47:155:08First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:194.22:434.28:24-0.18:50-0.47:155:09First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:164.33:354.19:26-0.19:44-0.47:165:10First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:114.44:263.910:26-0.110:36-0.47:165:10Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:054.55:193.911:23-0.111:27-0.57:165:11Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:584.56:113.912:16-0.27:175:12Waxing Gibbous31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658501)

Common Questions About Orton Point, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Orton Point, NC today?

Slack tide in Orton Point, NC is approximately 1:46 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Orton Point, NC?

Orton Point, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Orton Point, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Orton Point, NC?

Tide predictions for Orton Point, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Orton Point, NC?

Tide data for Orton Point, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8658501. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8658501.

What is the moon phase in Orton Point, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Orton Point, NC is Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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