Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 12:24 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 27m at 6:25 am (3.9 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 - Dec 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:104.64:314.510:220.010:43-0.26:585:02Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:034.75:224.411:170.011:33-0.36:595:02Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:564.86:124.412:10-0.17:005:02Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:454.97:004.412:21-0.31:00-0.17:015:02Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:324.97:464.41:07-0.31:48-0.27:025:02Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:154.98:304.31:50-0.32:33-0.17:035:02Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:574.89:124.22:32-0.23:17-0.17:035:02Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:364.79:544.13:12-0.13:580.07:045:02Full Moon8Fri
9Sat10:134.510:344.03:49-0.14:360.17:055:02Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:444.411:113.94:230.05:110.27:065:02Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:564.311:423.84:550.15:440.37:065:02Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:114.25:290.26:180.37:075:03Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:043.811:52 AM4.26:090.26:550.37:085:03Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:423.912:434.27:000.37:420.37:095:03Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:414.01:434.18:060.48:390.27:095:03Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:474.12:514.19:200.49:400.07:105:04Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:514.34:004.010:290.310:41-0.27:105:04Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:564.45:104.011:340.111:42-0.47:115:04Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:014.66:164.112:34-0.27:125:05Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:014.87:164.212:40-0.61:31-0.47:125:05New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:574.98:124.21:37-0.82:26-0.67:135:06New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:525.09:074.32:32-0.93:19-0.87:135:06New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:475.010:044.33:26-1.04:10-0.87:145:07Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:434.911:024.34:19-1.05:00-0.87:145:07Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:384.75:12-0.95:49-0.87:155:08Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:004.212:334.66:05-0.76:39-0.67:155:09Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:584.21:264.47:00-0.47:31-0.57:155:09First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:554.32:184.27:59-0.28:25-0.47:165:10First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:504.33:094.18:58-0.19:18-0.47:165:10First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:434.34:004.19:56-0.110:10-0.47:165:11First Quarter30Sat
31Sun4:354.34:514.010:51-0.111:02-0.47:175:12Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 9:24 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 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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