Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:32 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 10m at 6:16 pm (4.7 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 - Sep 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:115.012:445.06:21-0.36:530.16:457:37Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:024.81:375.07:06-0.17:440.36:467:36Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:534.72:304.97:530.18:380.66:477:34Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:454.53:224.88:430.39:330.76:477:33Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:374.54:134.89:360.510:280.86:487:32Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:294.55:044.810:290.511:210.76:497:30Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:204.55:554.811:220.56:497:29Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:124.56:464.912:110.712:130.56:507:28Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:044.67:354.91:000.61:030.46:517:26Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:544.78:204.91:460.51:510.46:517:25Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:404.79:014.92:290.42:370.46:527:23New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:224.79:384.83:100.43:220.46:537:22New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:014.710:094.83:500.44:050.46:537:21New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:334.710:294.74:270.34:470.46:547:19New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:504.810:434.75:020.35:290.56:557:18Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:044.811:174.65:370.36:120.66:557:16Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:424.96:130.36:580.76:567:15Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:034.612:334.96:540.37:520.86:577:14Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:004.51:374.97:450.48:540.86:587:12First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:124.43:074.98:490.49:590.76:587:11First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:354.44:245.010:010.411:020.66:597:09First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:474.55:315.111:100.37:007:08Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:534.76:345.212:010.412:150.17:007:07Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:564.97:335.312:580.11:16-0.17:017:05Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:565.18:275.41:52-0.12:13-0.27:027:04Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:505.39:165.32:43-0.33:08-0.37:027:02Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:415.410:055.33:33-0.34:01-0.37:037:01Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:325.410:535.14:20-0.34:52-0.27:047:00Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:225.311:414.95:06-0.25:410.07:056:58Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:125.25:51-0.16:280.27:056:57Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 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 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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