Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 1:12 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 00m at 7:17 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Jan 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:354.511:164.04:54-0.65:36-0.57:175:13Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:264.45:44-0.56:22-0.57:175:14Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:154.112:284.26:40-0.47:13-0.47:175:14Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:234.11:374.17:43-0.28:10-0.47:175:15Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:294.22:444.08:50-0.19:11-0.57:175:16Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:324.33:473.99:56-0.210:11-0.57:175:17Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:344.44:493.810:58-0.311:10-0.67:175:18Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:374.55:503.911:58-0.47:175:19Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:364.66:483.912:08-0.712:53-0.57:175:19Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:314.67:414.01:03-0.81:46-0.77:175:20New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:214.68:314.11:55-0.92:35-0.77:175:21New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:074.69:194.12:45-0.93:23-0.77:175:22New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:524.510:064.03:32-0.84:07-0.77:175:23New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:364.310:534.04:17-0.64:48-0.57:175:24Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:194.211:393.95:00-0.55:27-0.47:175:25Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:034.05:42-0.26:04-0.27:165:26Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:263.912:483.96:240.06:41-0.17:165:27Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:133.81:353.77:110.27:190.07:165:28First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:033.82:233.68:040.38:030.07:155:29First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:533.83:133.59:010.48:540.07:155:30First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:433.84:043.59:590.49:490.07:155:31First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:363.94:563.510:550.310:46-0.17:145:32Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:303.95:503.511:480.111:41-0.37:145:33Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:234.06:413.612:40-0.17:135:34Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:114.27:283.812:35-0.41:28-0.37:135:35Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:544.38:113.91:26-0.62:16-0.47:125:36Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:344.48:534.02:17-0.83:01-0.67:125:37Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:124.49:354.13:06-0.93:46-0.87:115:38Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:524.410:204.23:56-1.04:30-0.87:105:39Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:374.411:114.24:45-0.95:14-0.87:105:40Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:284.25:36-0.86:00-0.87:095:41Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 10:14 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 92% 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 Waxing Gibbous (92% 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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