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 3h 16m 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 - Nov 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:404.31:064.66:230.67:190.86:315:18Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:324.31:574.57:090.88:090.96:325:17Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:244.32:484.58:030.98:590.96:335:17Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:164.33:374.59:010.99:490.86:345:16Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:074.44:264.59:590.810:370.76:355:15Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:584.55:154.510:550.711:240.56:365:14Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:484.66:044.511:490.66:375:13Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:374.86:494.512:100.412:410.46:385:12Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:214.97:314.512:550.21:310.36:395:12New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:015.08:094.51:400.12:200.26:405:11New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:385.08:464.52:250.03:090.16:415:10New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:135.19:244.43:10-0.13:570.06:425:09New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:525.110:104.43:57-0.14:450.06:425:09Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:425.011:084.34:44-0.15:340.06:435:08Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:464.95:35-0.16:260.16:445:08Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:164.312:554.96:300.07:220.16:455:07First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:254.32:014.87:330.18:200.16:465:06First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:304.43:014.88:390.19:180.06:475:06First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:304.63:574.79:430.110:14-0.26:485:05First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:284.84:534.710:440.011:09-0.36:495:05Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:264.95:474.711:42-0.16:505:05Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:215.06:394.712:01-0.412:38-0.26:515:04Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:125.17:294.712:51-0.51:30-0.36:525:04Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:005.28:154.61:39-0.52:20-0.36:535:03Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:455.19:014.52:26-0.43:08-0.26:545:03Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:295.09:464.43:10-0.33:53-0.16:555:03Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:124.810:324.33:52-0.14:360.06:565:03Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:554.711:184.14:320.05:170.26:565:02Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:394.55:090.25:570.46:575:02Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:054.012:234.35:460.36:370.56:585:02Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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