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 5h 32m 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 - Jan 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:423.71:243.77:260.37:560.27:175:13Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:303.72:243.78:320.48:500.17:175:14Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:243.83:243.79:380.49:500.07:175:15Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:184.04:243.710:440.210:50-0.27:175:15Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:184.15:303.711:440.011:50-0.47:175:16Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:184.36:303.812:44-0.27:175:17Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:124.57:244.012:44-0.61:38-0.57:175:18New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:004.78:184.11:38-0.82:32-0.77:175:19New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:544.89:064.12:32-1.03:20-0.97:175:20New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:484.810:004.23:26-1.14:08-1.07:175:21New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:364.811:004.24:20-1.24:56-1.07:175:21Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:364.611:544.25:14-1.15:50-1.07:175:22Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:304.56:08-0.96:38-0.97:175:23Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:544.21:244.37:02-0.77:32-0.87:175:24First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:544.22:184.28:02-0.58:26-0.67:165:25First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:544.23:124.09:02-0.39:20-0.67:165:26First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:484.24:064.010:02-0.310:14-0.67:165:27Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:424.35:003.911:02-0.311:08-0.67:165:28Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:364.35:483.911:56-0.47:155:29Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:304.36:424.012:02-0.612:44-0.47:155:30Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:184.47:304.012:50-0.61:32-0.57:145:31Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:004.48:184.01:38-0.62:20-0.57:145:32Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:484.39:004.02:20-0.63:02-0.57:145:33Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:244.39:423.93:02-0.63:44-0.47:135:34Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:064.110:243.83:44-0.54:20-0.37:135:35Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:364.011:003.84:20-0.44:50-0.27:125:36Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:003.911:243.74:56-0.35:20-0.17:115:37Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:063.811:303.75:26-0.15:50-0.17:115:38Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:363.86:020.06:20-0.17:105:39Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:063.812:243.76:500.17:02-0.17:095:40Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:543.81:183.77:500.27:56-0.17:095:41Third Quarter31Fri
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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