Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 09m at 4:17 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:10 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Mar 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:174.59:394.63:04-0.93:30-0.86:406:07Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:004.310:244.63:52-0.84:12-0.76:396:08Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:424.211:094.54:37-0.64:51-0.56:386:09Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:254.011:534.45:21-0.45:28-0.36:366:10Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:103.86:05-0.16:04-0.16:356:11Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:404.212:593.76:500.16:410.26:346:11Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:294.11:503.67:400.47:240.36:336:12Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:224.02:433.58:350.58:200.46:316:13Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:163.93:363.69:310.69:230.46:306:14Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:113.94:303.610:250.510:240.46:296:15Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:063.95:243.711:170.411:220.26:276:15Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:004.06:163.912:060.36:266:16Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:494.17:044.012:160.112:520.16:256:17Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:324.27:474.21:06-0.11:35-0.16:236:18New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:104.28:244.41:55-0.22:17-0.26:226:19New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:454.28:564.52:43-0.32:58-0.36:216:19New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:184.29:264.63:30-0.43:38-0.46:196:20New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:534.110:014.74:17-0.44:19-0.46:186:21Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:364.010:454.75:05-0.35:01-0.46:176:22Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:303.911:424.65:56-0.25:48-0.36:156:23Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:363.86:520.06:42-0.26:146:23First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:594.51:473.87:540.17:480.06:126:24First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:204.42:543.88:570.28:580.06:116:25First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:304.33:574.09:590.110:06-0.16:106:26First Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:344.44:594.210:57-0.111:09-0.26:086:26Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:354.45:584.411:51-0.36:076:27Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:304.56:534.712:08-0.412:42-0.46:066:28Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:204.57:434.81:03-0.51:30-0.56:046:29Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:044.58:294.91:54-0.62:15-0.66:036:29Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:474.49:125.02:43-0.52:58-0.56:016:30Full Moon30Sat
31Sun9:294.39:544.93:29-0.53:39-0.36:006:31Full Moon31Sun
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 7:13 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 100% 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 (100% 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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