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 4h 16m 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 - Apr 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:434.81:064.16:59-0.37:07-0.25:586:32Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:444.62:064.17:57-0.18:080.05:576:33Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:424.54:044.19:550.010:100.16:567:33Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:384.44:594.210:510.011:090.16:547:34Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:324.45:544.411:45-0.16:537:35Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:244.46:474.512:060.012:36-0.16:527:36Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:154.47:384.712:590.01:23-0.26:507:36Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:024.48:254.81:49-0.12:08-0.26:497:37Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:464.49:084.82:37-0.22:50-0.26:487:38New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:284.49:494.83:22-0.23:29-0.16:467:39New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:094.310:264.84:05-0.14:06-0.16:457:39New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:474.111:004.74:46-0.14:400.06:447:40New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:244.011:214.65:250.15:100.16:437:41Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:563.911:214.56:020.25:390.26:417:42Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:203.86:380.36:100.26:407:42Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:433.87:150.46:490.36:397:43Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:334.51:303.97:590.57:370.36:387:44First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:254.52:363.98:540.58:390.46:367:45First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:284.43:484.19:550.59:560.46:357:46First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:414.44:534.310:550.311:100.36:347:46First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:594.45:564.511:530.16:337:47Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:104.46:584.812:180.112:49-0.16:327:48Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:154.57:555.11:21-0.11:43-0.46:307:49Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:144.58:495.32:20-0.42:36-0.56:297:49Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:084.59:415.43:16-0.63:28-0.66:287:50Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:014.510:355.44:11-0.74:19-0.66:277:51Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:564.411:305.35:04-0.75:10-0.66:267:52Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:534.35:55-0.66:00-0.46:257:53Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:275.112:514.36:46-0.46:52-0.26:247:53Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:254.91:494.27:38-0.27:460.06:237:54Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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