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 : 11:35 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 47m at 5:33 am (3.9 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 - Aug 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:074.48:405.02:120.02:14-0.16:238:12New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:554.49:244.92:590.03:01-0.16:238:11New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:414.410:064.93:440.03:460.06:248:11New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:264.410:464.74:270.04:280.16:258:10New Moon4Mon
5Tue11:104.311:244.65:060.15:080.36:268:09Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:534.211:594.55:420.25:460.46:268:08Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:344.26:140.36:220.56:278:07Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:274.31:124.26:430.47:000.76:288:06Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:394.21:464.27:120.47:430.86:298:05First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:124.22:214.37:460.48:380.96:298:04First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:024.13:094.48:320.49:430.96:308:03First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:034.14:074.59:300.310:480.86:318:02First Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:114.15:084.710:370.311:500.76:318:01Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:194.16:114.811:440.26:328:00Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:274.27:145.012:490.412:480.06:337:58Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:304.48:115.21:450.21:49-0.26:347:57Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:284.59:045.32:39-0.12:47-0.36:347:56Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:234.79:565.33:31-0.33:43-0.56:357:55Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:184.810:485.34:21-0.54:38-0.56:367:54Full Moon19Tue
20Wed11:144.911:415.25:10-0.65:31-0.56:377:53Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:125.05:58-0.66:24-0.36:377:51Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:365.01:105.06:46-0.57:18-0.16:387:50Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:304.82:085.07:36-0.48:150.16:397:49Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:254.73:055.08:29-0.29:140.36:397:48Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:204.64:005.09:240.010:120.46:407:46Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:134.54:525.010:200.111:090.46:417:45Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:064.55:455.011:150.16:417:44Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:594.56:375.012:030.412:080.16:427:43Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:524.67:275.012:550.31:000.16:437:41Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:444.68:155.01:440.31:490.16:447:40Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun8:324.78:585.02:300.22:360.26:447:39New Moon31Sun
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 8:34 am — 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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