Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 21m at 12:24 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:07 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Jul 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:503.911:154.65:590.15:490.26:038:27Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:074.06:330.16:290.36:048:27Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:444.17:090.17:150.46:048:27Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:434.51:384.37:500.08:130.56:058:27First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:394.42:454.48:390.09:230.56:058:26First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:434.33:544.69:38-0.110:340.56:068:26First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:554.25:004.810:41-0.211:410.36:068:26Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:064.26:064.911:44-0.36:078:26Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:184.27:115.112:440.112:47-0.46:078:26Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:254.28:125.21:43-0.11:47-0.56:088:25Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:274.39:095.32:40-0.32:45-0.66:088:25Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:254.410:035.33:34-0.53:41-0.66:098:25Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:224.410:575.24:26-0.64:35-0.66:108:24Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:194.511:495.05:15-0.75:27-0.56:108:24Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:154.56:03-0.66:18-0.36:118:24Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:404.91:104.56:49-0.57:09-0.16:118:23Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:294.72:034.57:36-0.48:010.26:128:23Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:194.52:554.68:23-0.28:560.46:138:22Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:084.43:454.69:12-0.19:520.56:138:22Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:574.34:344.610:010.010:470.56:148:21Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:464.25:244.710:500.111:400.56:158:21Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:374.26:144.711:390.16:158:20Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:284.27:054.812:310.412:270.16:168:19Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:204.27:544.81:210.31:150.16:178:19Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:094.28:394.82:080.32:020.16:178:18New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:554.29:204.82:530.22:460.16:188:17New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:374.29:564.73:360.23:300.16:198:17New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:174.110:244.74:170.14:120.16:208:16New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:514.110:384.64:550.14:540.16:208:15Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:164.210:584.65:320.15:350.26:218:14Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:384.311:364.66:070.06:190.36:228:14Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 3:45 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 86% 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 (86% 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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