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 4h 02m 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 - Feb 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:204.27:303.812:47-0.31:28-0.27:095:41Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:044.28:143.91:33-0.42:11-0.37:085:42New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:454.28:553.92:17-0.42:52-0.37:075:43New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:234.19:333.82:58-0.43:29-0.37:065:44New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:564.010:033.83:38-0.44:03-0.37:065:45New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:203.910:163.84:15-0.34:33-0.37:055:46Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:283.810:313.94:51-0.25:02-0.37:045:47Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:533.811:074.05:28-0.15:32-0.37:035:48Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:343.711:544.16:110.16:08-0.37:025:49Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:273.77:050.26:56-0.37:015:50First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:494.11:323.68:140.37:58-0.27:005:51First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:584.12:523.59:260.29:13-0.26:595:52First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:244.14:093.610:330.110:27-0.46:585:53Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:484.25:203.711:35-0.111:36-0.66:575:54Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:024.46:263.912:32-0.46:565:54Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:044.57:244.212:38-0.81:27-0.76:555:55Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:594.68:194.41:36-1.12:18-0.96:545:56Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:494.79:114.62:32-1.23:07-1.06:535:57Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:384.610:024.73:25-1.23:54-1.16:525:58Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:264.510:544.64:16-1.14:39-1.06:515:59Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:144.311:454.65:05-0.95:24-0.86:506:00Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:024.15:55-0.66:08-0.66:496:01Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:364.412:533.96:46-0.36:55-0.36:486:02Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:294.31:463.77:40-0.17:46-0.16:466:03Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:234.12:393.78:360.18:410.16:456:04Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:174.03:333.69:330.29:380.26:446:04Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:114.04:273.710:270.210:340.16:436:05Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:064.05:213.811:200.211:280.16:426:06Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:004.16:153.912:090.16:406:07Waning Crescent29Sat
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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