Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:17 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 18m at 10:00 pm (4.7 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 - May 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:244.011:454.75:310.15:180.36:227:55Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:063.96:100.35:500.46:217:55Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:224.512:493.86:480.46:200.56:207:56Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:584.41:353.87:260.66:560.66:197:57Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:364.22:243.88:070.77:420.76:187:58Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:244.23:153.88:540.78:420.86:177:59Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:204.14:074.09:460.69:560.86:167:59Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:144.14:584.110:380.511:060.86:158:00Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:084.15:504.411:310.36:158:01Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:044.16:434.612:110.612:230.26:148:02Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:014.17:364.81:110.41:150.06:138:02Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:564.18:255.12:090.22:06-0.26:128:03New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:474.19:135.23:040.02:58-0.36:118:04New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:384.110:025.23:57-0.23:50-0.36:108:05New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:324.110:575.24:50-0.34:43-0.46:108:05New Moon15Wed
16Thu11:314.111:585.15:41-0.35:35-0.36:098:06Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:324.16:32-0.36:29-0.26:088:07Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:014.91:344.27:24-0.27:25-0.16:088:08Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:024.82:354.38:18-0.18:260.16:078:08First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:004.73:334.49:14-0.19:290.26:068:09First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:544.64:284.610:08-0.210:300.26:068:10First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:454.55:214.811:00-0.211:290.26:058:11Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:354.46:144.911:51-0.26:058:11Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:264.37:045.012:250.112:39-0.26:048:12Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:164.27:535.11:180.11:26-0.26:048:13Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:044.28:385.12:080.02:11-0.16:038:13Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:494.19:215.12:560.02:540.06:038:14Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:334.110:025.03:410.03:350.16:028:15Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:164.010:414.84:250.14:140.26:028:15Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:583.911:194.75:060.24:500.36:018:16Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:383.811:524.55:440.35:240.46:018:17Waning 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 1:08 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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