Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 30m at 4:11 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:31 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Mar 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:544.02:403.49:110.58:450.26:406:08Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:154.03:513.410:160.410:040.16:386:08Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:354.15:003.611:170.211:15-0.16:376:09Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:454.26:043.812:130.06:366:10Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:464.47:024.112:19-0.41:06-0.36:356:11Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:384.67:554.41:18-0.71:56-0.66:336:12New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:274.78:444.62:14-0.92:44-0.86:326:13New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:144.69:354.83:08-1.03:31-0.96:316:13New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:034.510:264.84:01-0.94:17-0.96:296:14Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:534.311:204.84:53-0.85:02-0.86:286:15Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:464.15:45-0.65:49-0.66:276:16Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:164.612:423.96:39-0.36:39-0.36:256:17First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:164.51:403.87:380.07:36-0.16:246:17First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:174.32:393.78:380.28:380.16:236:18First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:174.23:363.79:380.29:410.26:216:19First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:154.14:333.810:340.210:400.16:206:20Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:124.15:294.011:280.111:360.16:196:21Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:064.16:224.112:170.06:176:21Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:554.27:124.312:280.01:03-0.16:166:22Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:394.37:574.41:17-0.11:45-0.16:146:23Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:204.28:394.52:02-0.22:25-0.16:136:24Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:584.29:184.52:45-0.23:01-0.16:126:24Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:334.09:534.53:27-0.13:340.06:106:25Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:053.910:214.44:060.04:030.16:096:26Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:313.810:314.44:430.14:280.16:086:27Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:463.710:464.45:190.24:550.16:066:27Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:143.711:234.45:560.45:290.26:056:28Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:583.66:400.56:110.26:046:29Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:134.412:563.67:350.67:070.36:026:30Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:154.32:083.78:400.68:200.46:016:31Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:364.33:243.89:440.59:410.35:596:31Third Quarter31Fri
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 7:21 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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