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 2h 13m 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 - Oct 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:314.81:025.06:340.27:160.57:066:55Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:214.61:534.97:170.48:060.77:076:54Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:134.52:454.88:040.68:580.97:086:53Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:064.53:374.88:550.89:511.07:086:51Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:584.54:284.79:500.910:431.07:096:50Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:504.55:194.810:450.811:330.97:106:49Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:424.66:094.811:390.87:116:47Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:334.76:584.812:210.812:310.77:116:46Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:244.87:454.81:070.61:210.67:126:45Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:104.98:274.81:510.52:100.57:136:43New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:534.99:054.82:330.42:570.47:146:42New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:315.09:384.73:140.33:430.47:146:41New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:035.010:054.73:540.34:280.47:156:40New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:255.010:304.64:340.25:130.47:166:38Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:505.111:074.65:140.25:590.47:176:37Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:305.111:574.55:560.26:480.57:186:36Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:275.06:430.37:410.67:186:35Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:024.41:475.07:370.38:400.67:196:33First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:244.43:095.08:420.49:410.57:206:32First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:364.54:155.09:520.410:410.47:216:31First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:414.75:165.010:580.311:390.27:226:30Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:424.86:155.112:010.17:236:29Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:425.07:115.112:340.01:000.07:236:28Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:395.28:035.11:27-0.21:56-0.17:246:27Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:325.48:525.12:17-0.32:50-0.27:256:25Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:215.49:395.03:06-0.33:41-0.27:266:24Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:085.49:254.92:53-0.33:30-0.16:275:23Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:545.310:124.73:38-0.24:170.06:285:22Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:405.111:004.64:210.05:030.26:295:21Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:274.911:494.45:020.25:470.56:305:20Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:154.85:420.46:320.76:305:19Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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