Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 51m at 2:45 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:484.85:034.310:590.111:17-0.36:585:02Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:414.95:544.311:540.06:595:02Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:335.06:444.312:07-0.312:46-0.17:005:02Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:215.07:314.212:54-0.31:35-0.17:015:02New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:054.98:154.21:39-0.22:22-0.17:025:02New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:484.98:584.12:23-0.23:070.07:035:02New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:304.79:404.03:04-0.13:490.17:035:02New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:104.610:213.93:430.04:290.27:045:02Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:494.411:013.84:190.15:060.37:055:02Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:254.311:393.84:520.25:400.47:065:02Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:564.25:250.36:130.47:065:02Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:143.712:224.16:020.46:470.47:075:03First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:523.81:004.06:480.57:280.47:085:03First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:403.91:533.97:500.68:180.37:095:03First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:344.02:523.99:030.69:140.27:095:03First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:314.13:523.810:130.610:120.07:105:04Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:304.34:563.811:180.411:12-0.17:105:04Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:344.46:003.812:190.27:115:04Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:364.66:593.912:12-0.31:160.07:125:05Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:344.87:544.01:10-0.52:11-0.37:125:05Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:284.98:484.02:06-0.73:04-0.47:135:06Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:234.99:444.13:02-0.83:55-0.67:135:06Full Moon22Sun
23Mon10:204.810:424.13:56-0.94:45-0.67:145:07Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:164.711:414.24:49-0.85:34-0.67:145:07Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:114.55:42-0.76:23-0.67:155:08Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:404.21:064.46:37-0.57:14-0.57:155:09Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:384.31:594.27:37-0.38:08-0.47:155:09Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:354.32:514.18:38-0.19:01-0.47:165:10Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:294.43:423.99:38-0.19:54-0.47:165:10Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:224.44:333.910:35-0.110:46-0.47:165:11Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:154.55:263.811:30-0.111:36-0.47:175:12Waning Crescent31Tue
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 6:04 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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