Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 4:11 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 48m at 10:10 am (4.0 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 - Aug 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:283.96:114.611:210.46:238:13Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:213.97:034.712:250.712:130.46:238:12Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:133.97:534.71:150.61:040.36:248:11Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:014.08:374.82:030.51:540.26:258:10Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:464.09:164.82:480.42:420.26:258:09Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:264.19:514.83:320.33:290.16:268:08Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:024.210:214.84:130.14:150.16:278:07Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:364.310:504.84:530.05:020.16:288:06Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:114.411:264.75:32-0.15:490.26:288:05Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:554.66:11-0.16:390.36:298:04Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:114.612:484.76:52-0.17:340.46:308:03Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:064.41:524.77:39-0.18:360.66:318:02Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:124.23:034.88:330.09:430.76:318:01Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:224.14:124.89:370.110:490.66:328:00Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:294.15:174.910:430.111:510.56:337:59Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:334.16:234.911:480.06:337:58Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:374.27:255.012:500.412:49-0.16:347:56Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:384.38:205.11:450.21:48-0.16:357:55Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:344.59:095.12:370.02:42-0.26:367:54New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:254.69:545.03:26-0.13:34-0.16:367:53New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:154.710:384.94:12-0.14:24-0.16:377:52New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:034.711:204.74:55-0.15:100.16:387:51Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:504.75:360.05:550.36:387:49Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:034.612:364.76:130.26:390.56:397:48Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:464.41:234.66:480.37:230.76:407:47Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:314.22:114.67:230.58:110.96:417:46First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:194.13:004.67:590.69:041.16:417:44First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:104.03:514.68:430.79:591.16:427:43First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:014.04:414.69:370.810:531.16:437:42First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:524.05:334.610:360.711:471.06:437:40Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:444.06:264.711:340.76:447:39Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 1:10 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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