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 : in 4h 38m at 11:35 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:134.56:515.012:14-0.112:31-0.56:018:18Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:094.57:465.21:12-0.21:23-0.66:008:18Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:024.48:365.22:07-0.32:14-0.56:008:19New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:534.49:245.22:59-0.43:03-0.56:008:19New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:414.310:105.13:49-0.43:50-0.36:008:20New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:304.310:554.94:37-0.34:36-0.26:008:20New Moon6Fri
7Sat11:184.211:404.85:23-0.25:190.05:598:21Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:074.16:06-0.16:010.25:598:21Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:254.612:574.06:480.16:410.45:598:22Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:114.41:474.07:290.27:230.65:598:22Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:584.32:374.08:110.48:100.75:598:23First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:464.23:274.18:550.49:050.85:598:23First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:344.14:164.29:410.410:040.85:598:24First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:214.05:054.310:270.411:020.75:598:24First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:094.05:544.411:150.311:590.65:598:24Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:594.06:444.612:040.25:598:25Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:503.97:324.712:550.512:540.16:008:25Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:404.08:184.81:480.31:450.06:008:25Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:284.09:004.92:390.12:35-0.26:008:25Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:134.09:425.03:29-0.13:25-0.26:008:26Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:594.110:265.04:19-0.34:16-0.36:008:26Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:484.111:155.05:07-0.45:07-0.46:008:26Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:454.25:55-0.55:58-0.36:018:26Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:105.012:454.26:43-0.56:51-0.26:018:26Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:084.91:474.37:33-0.57:49-0.16:018:27Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:084.82:474.58:26-0.58:510.06:028:27Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:054.73:454.69:21-0.59:540.16:028:27Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:014.64:414.810:17-0.510:550.06:028:27Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:554.55:364.911:11-0.511:550.06:038:27Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:504.46:315.012:05-0.56:038:27Waning Crescent30Mon
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 2:55 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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