Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 03m at 12:32 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:25 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Jun 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:054.29:385.23:23-0.23:23-0.46:018:18Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:564.210:285.24:15-0.44:16-0.56:008:18Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:524.211:245.25:06-0.55:08-0.56:008:19Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:524.35:57-0.66:01-0.46:008:19Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:225.112:534.36:47-0.56:55-0.36:008:20Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:224.91:554.47:39-0.57:52-0.16:008:20Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:204.82:544.58:33-0.48:530.05:598:21Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:164.73:514.69:28-0.49:550.15:598:21Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:094.64:454.810:22-0.410:550.15:598:22Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:014.55:384.911:15-0.411:530.05:598:22Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:534.46:315.012:06-0.45:598:23Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:454.47:225.012:480.012:56-0.45:598:23Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:364.38:105.01:40-0.11:44-0.35:598:24Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:244.38:555.02:30-0.12:30-0.25:598:24New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:114.39:385.03:17-0.13:15-0.15:598:24New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:564.210:204.84:03-0.13:570.05:598:25New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:414.111:004.74:460.04:370.16:008:25New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:254.011:374.65:260.15:140.26:008:25Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:093.96:030.25:490.36:008:26Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:094.412:523.96:380.36:240.46:008:26Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:244.31:343.97:110.37:010.56:008:26Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:434.32:174.07:460.37:470.66:018:26First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:274.23:024.18:250.38:470.76:018:26First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:214.23:494.29:140.29:560.76:018:26First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:234.14:394.410:090.111:040.66:018:27First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:274.15:344.611:080.06:028:27Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:344.16:334.812:080.412:08-0.16:028:27Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:424.17:325.01:090.21:08-0.26:028:27Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:464.18:295.12:060.02:06-0.46:038:27Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:444.29:225.23:02-0.33:03-0.56:038:27Full Moon30Sun
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 3:28 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (79% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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