Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:36 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 32m at 9:24 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Oct 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:154.33:564.99:200.510:270.87:066:56Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:214.45:005.010:290.411:260.67:066:55Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:244.66:005.011:340.37:076:54Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:244.86:575.112:220.312:360.17:086:52Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:235.17:495.11:140.11:330.07:086:51Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:165.38:375.12:040.02:270.07:096:50New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:055.49:225.02:52-0.13:190.07:106:48New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:525.410:054.93:37-0.14:080.17:116:47New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:375.410:494.74:210.04:550.27:116:46New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:225.211:344.65:020.25:400.47:126:44Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:075.15:410.46:240.67:136:43Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:204.412:544.96:180.67:070.87:146:42Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:084.31:434.76:550.77:531.07:156:41First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:594.22:354.67:350.98:421.27:156:39First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:524.23:274.68:231.09:341.27:166:38First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:454.24:184.69:231.010:251.27:176:37First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:364.35:084.610:251.011:151.07:186:36First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:284.45:564.611:240.97:196:34Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:194.56:454.612:030.912:210.87:196:33Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:084.77:304.612:490.71:150.77:206:32Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:544.88:134.61:340.52:070.67:216:31Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:355.08:524.62:180.32:580.57:226:30Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:115.19:304.63:020.23:480.47:236:29Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:465.210:094.53:470.14:380.37:246:27Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:255.210:544.44:330.15:280.37:246:26Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:135.211:504.35:200.06:180.47:256:25Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:165.111:554.35:090.16:110.56:265:24Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:315.06:030.27:070.56:275:23Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:054.31:434.97:040.38:070.56:285:22Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:114.42:464.98:110.49:050.46:295:21Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:134.53:444.99:170.310:020.36:305:20Third Quarter31Thu
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 12:30 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 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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