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 : 2:45 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 17m at 8:52 am (4.0 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 - Apr 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:434.28:014.51:250.11:390.05:586:32New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:214.18:374.62:110.02:18-0.15:566:33New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:554.19:044.62:56-0.12:56-0.15:556:34New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:254.09:224.73:40-0.13:34-0.15:546:34New Moon4Sat
5Sun10:534.010:474.85:23-0.15:12-0.16:527:35Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:273.911:284.86:080.05:53-0.16:517:36Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:163.96:550.16:38-0.16:507:37Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:194.71:213.97:480.27:320.06:487:38Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:254.62:373.98:470.28:390.16:477:38First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:544.53:474.09:490.29:520.16:467:39First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:114.54:504.210:490.111:010.06:457:40First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:164.55:524.511:46-0.16:437:41Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:184.56:524.812:05-0.112:41-0.36:427:41Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:164.57:485.01:06-0.31:33-0.56:417:42Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:084.58:395.22:02-0.42:23-0.66:397:43Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:574.59:275.22:56-0.53:11-0.66:387:44Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:444.410:145.23:47-0.53:57-0.56:377:44Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:304.310:595.14:36-0.44:41-0.36:367:45Full Moon18Sat
19Sun11:164.211:454.95:23-0.35:24-0.16:357:46Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:044.16:08-0.16:050.16:337:47Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:314.712:534.06:520.16:450.46:327:47Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:204.51:453.97:370.47:270.66:317:48Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:114.32:383.98:240.58:160.76:307:49Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:044.23:313.99:140.69:140.86:297:50Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:564.14:244.010:050.710:150.86:287:51Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:474.15:154.110:540.611:150.86:277:51Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:374.16:074.311:420.56:257:52Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:284.16:584.412:110.712:290.36:247:53Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:174.17:454.61:050.51:140.26:237:54Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:034.18:284.71:560.41:580.16:227:54Waning Crescent30Thu
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 11:48 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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