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 1h 07m 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 - Feb 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:594.28:103.81:26-0.32:12-0.27:095:41Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:414.18:533.82:10-0.42:54-0.27:085:42Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:204.19:333.82:52-0.43:33-0.27:075:43Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:554.010:113.73:32-0.34:08-0.17:065:44Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:243.910:413.74:09-0.34:38-0.17:065:45Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:413.810:583.74:44-0.15:05-0.17:055:46Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:543.711:163.85:200.05:30-0.17:045:47Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:273.711:543.95:590.16:00-0.17:035:48Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:133.66:460.36:39-0.17:025:49Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:444.01:103.57:490.47:32-0.17:015:50Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:454.02:193.49:030.48:420.07:005:51Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:024.03:363.310:130.310:00-0.16:595:52Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:274.14:523.411:180.111:13-0.36:585:53Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:454.26:033.612:18-0.16:575:54Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:514.57:053.912:19-0.61:13-0.46:565:54Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:484.68:014.11:19-0.92:05-0.76:555:55New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:404.78:534.32:16-1.12:55-0.96:545:56New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:294.79:454.53:10-1.23:43-1.06:535:57New Moon18Thu
19Fri10:184.610:384.54:02-1.24:28-1.06:525:58Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:064.411:304.54:53-1.05:13-0.96:515:59Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:544.25:44-0.75:57-0.76:506:00Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:234.512:453.96:36-0.46:43-0.56:496:01First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:174.31:373.87:32-0.17:33-0.26:486:02First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:114.22:313.68:300.18:290.06:476:03First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:064.13:253.69:290.29:270.16:456:04First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:024.04:203.610:250.210:240.16:446:04Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:584.05:153.711:190.211:200.16:436:05Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:554.06:103.812:100.16:426:06Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:474.17:003.912:120.012:570.16:416:07Waxing Gibbous29Mon
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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