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 1h 55m 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 - Sep 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:174.79:394.93:130.23:200.26:457:37New Moon1Mon
2Tue10:014.710:184.83:540.34:030.36:467:36New Moon2Tue
3Wed10:424.610:544.74:320.34:440.46:467:35New Moon3Wed
4Thu11:204.611:234.65:070.45:220.56:477:33Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:514.511:334.55:380.45:590.66:487:32Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:554.511:514.46:060.56:370.86:487:31Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:144.66:340.57:180.96:497:29Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:314.412:584.77:090.58:091.06:507:28First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:224.31:554.77:560.59:131.06:507:26First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:244.33:074.88:570.510:190.96:517:25First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:394.34:294.910:100.511:220.76:527:24First Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:544.45:415.011:220.46:537:22Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:044.56:485.212:220.512:290.26:537:21Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:104.77:485.31:190.21:310.06:547:19Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon8:095.08:425.42:13-0.12:30-0.26:557:18Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:055.29:345.43:05-0.33:26-0.46:557:17Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:595.310:255.43:55-0.44:21-0.46:567:15Full Moon17Wed
18Thu10:535.411:185.24:44-0.55:14-0.36:577:14Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:495.35:33-0.56:06-0.26:577:12Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:115.012:455.36:20-0.36:580.06:587:11Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:054.91:425.27:09-0.17:520.36:597:10Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:004.72:385.18:000.18:480.56:597:08Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:554.63:325.08:540.39:450.67:007:07Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:494.64:254.99:510.510:410.67:017:05Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:424.65:164.910:460.511:330.67:027:04Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:344.76:074.911:400.57:027:03Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:274.86:575.012:240.512:320.57:037:01Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun7:184.87:455.01:120.51:220.47:047:00Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon8:074.98:305.01:570.42:090.47:046:58New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:525.09:114.92:390.42:550.47:056:57New Moon30Tue
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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