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 3h 23m 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 - Aug 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:184.46:440.07:070.46:228:13Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:254.61:134.57:250.08:040.56:238:12First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:224.52:234.68:150.09:100.56:248:11First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:304.33:384.79:160.010:180.56:258:10First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:464.34:464.910:22-0.111:230.46:258:09First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:584.25:525.011:27-0.16:268:08Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:064.36:575.112:250.212:31-0.36:278:07Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:114.47:575.21:230.01:31-0.46:278:06Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:124.58:525.32:19-0.22:28-0.56:288:05Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:084.69:435.23:11-0.43:24-0.56:298:04Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:024.710:325.24:01-0.54:16-0.56:308:03Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:554.711:205.04:49-0.55:07-0.36:308:02Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:474.75:35-0.45:56-0.16:318:01Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:084.912:384.76:18-0.36:430.16:328:00Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:564.71:284.77:01-0.17:320.46:337:59Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:444.52:194.67:440.18:230.66:337:58Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:334.43:094.68:290.39:170.86:347:57Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:234.33:594.69:170.410:110.86:357:56Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:144.34:494.710:070.511:040.86:357:54Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:044.25:404.710:590.511:560.76:367:53Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:564.36:314.711:500.46:377:52Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:484.37:214.812:460.612:410.46:387:51Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:394.48:084.81:330.51:310.36:387:50Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:264.48:494.82:190.42:190.26:397:48New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:094.59:254.83:020.33:060.26:407:47New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:474.59:564.83:440.23:510.26:407:46New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:214.610:194.84:240.14:370.26:417:45New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:494.710:454.85:030.15:220.26:427:43Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:194.711:244.75:420.06:090.36:437:42Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:024.86:220.06:590.46:437:41Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:154.61:024.87:070.17:560.56:447:39First Quarter31Thu
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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