Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 11m at 4:54 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:454.56:573.812:14-0.41:04-0.27:175:13Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:334.47:453.81:02-0.31:53-0.27:175:13Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:184.48:303.81:49-0.32:39-0.27:175:14Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:014.39:143.72:33-0.33:22-0.17:175:15Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:424.29:563.73:14-0.24:030.07:175:16Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:204.110:373.63:53-0.24:400.17:175:16Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:554.011:153.54:29-0.15:130.17:175:17Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:223.811:503.55:030.05:430.27:175:18Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:383.85:380.16:110.27:175:19Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:213.612:083.76:190.36:430.27:175:20Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:573.612:543.67:110.47:240.17:175:21Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:483.71:523.58:190.58:180.17:175:22Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:483.82:583.49:320.59:210.07:175:23Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:524.04:073.410:400.310:28-0.17:175:23Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:004.15:173.411:430.111:34-0.37:175:24Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:084.36:243.512:41-0.17:165:25Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:104.57:223.712:36-0.51:37-0.47:165:26New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:064.78:163.81:35-0.82:29-0.67:165:27New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:584.89:094.02:31-1.03:20-0.87:165:28New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:514.810:034.13:25-1.14:08-0.97:155:29New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:424.710:594.24:17-1.14:55-0.97:155:30Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:334.511:554.25:09-1.05:42-0.97:145:31Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:234.36:02-0.86:28-0.87:145:32Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:514.21:154.16:57-0.57:18-0.67:135:33First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:474.22:073.97:57-0.38:10-0.57:135:34First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:434.22:593.78:57-0.19:05-0.47:125:35First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:374.23:523.69:570.010:00-0.37:125:36First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:314.14:463.610:540.010:54-0.27:115:37Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:274.15:413.611:480.011:47-0.27:115:38Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:224.16:343.612:40-0.17:105:39Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun7:134.17:243.712:38-0.31:27-0.27:095:40Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 7:47 am — 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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