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 3h 46m 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 - Sep 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:494.22:304.88:160.39:390.96:457:38Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:094.23:564.99:260.310:450.86:457:37Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:234.25:094.910:380.311:470.66:467:35Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:314.36:165.011:460.16:477:34Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:364.57:185.112:450.412:500.06:477:33Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:384.78:145.21:400.11:49-0.26:487:31Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:344.99:035.22:31-0.12:45-0.26:497:30New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:265.19:505.23:20-0.23:38-0.26:497:29New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:165.210:355.04:07-0.34:29-0.16:507:27New Moon9Mon
10Tue11:065.211:204.84:52-0.25:180.06:517:26Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:545.15:35-0.16:050.26:517:24Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:064.712:435.06:160.16:520.56:527:23Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:544.51:324.96:560.47:390.76:537:22Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:434.32:234.87:370.68:301.06:547:20First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:354.23:154.78:220.89:241.16:547:19First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:274.24:074.79:150.910:181.16:557:17First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:194.24:584.710:110.911:101.16:567:16First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:114.35:504.711:070.86:567:15Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:044.36:414.812:001.012:020.86:577:13Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:564.47:284.812:480.812:540.76:587:12Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:454.68:124.81:330.71:440.66:587:10Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:294.78:514.82:150.62:330.56:597:09Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:074.89:254.82:560.43:200.57:007:08Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:404.99:554.73:360.34:070.57:017:06Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:065.010:234.64:150.34:540.57:017:05Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:335.110:574.64:550.25:410.57:027:03Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:125.111:434.45:360.26:290.67:037:02Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:035.16:190.27:220.77:037:01Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:434.31:125.07:100.38:220.87:046:59Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:004.32:424.98:100.49:250.97:056:58Third Quarter30Mon
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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