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 5h 37m 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 - Jul 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:454.37:255.012:51-0.112:58-0.56:048:27Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:394.38:155.11:45-0.21:49-0.46:048:27Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:294.39:025.02:37-0.22:38-0.36:048:27New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:184.39:475.03:26-0.23:25-0.26:058:26New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:054.210:314.84:12-0.24:11-0.16:058:26New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:524.211:134.74:56-0.14:530.06:068:26New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:394.111:554.65:370.05:340.26:068:26Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:264.16:160.16:120.36:078:26Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:354.41:124.06:520.26:500.56:088:25Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:154.31:594.07:270.37:300.66:088:25Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:554.22:464.18:010.38:190.86:098:25First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:374.13:334.28:400.39:180.86:098:25First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:234.04:194.39:270.310:210.86:108:24First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:114.05:064.410:200.211:220.76:108:24First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:033.95:574.511:160.26:118:23Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:003.96:514.712:210.512:150.16:128:23Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:004.07:444.91:180.31:13-0.16:128:22Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:564.18:355.02:120.12:10-0.26:138:22Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:494.29:245.13:05-0.13:05-0.46:148:21Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:414.310:145.23:56-0.33:59-0.56:148:21Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:354.411:065.14:46-0.54:53-0.56:158:20Full Moon21Mon
22Tue11:334.55:34-0.65:46-0.56:168:20Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:015.112:324.56:22-0.76:39-0.46:168:19Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:564.91:324.67:11-0.67:35-0.26:178:18Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:524.82:304.78:02-0.58:340.06:188:18Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:474.63:274.88:56-0.49:350.16:188:17Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:424.54:224.99:51-0.410:350.16:198:16Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:354.45:164.910:46-0.311:330.16:208:16Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:284.46:104.911:40-0.36:218:15Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:224.47:035.012:290.112:33-0.26:218:14Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:164.47:535.01:220.01:25-0.26:228:13Waning Crescent31Thu
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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