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 4h 06m 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 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:224.07:165.012:540.412:47-0.16:238:12Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:314.18:195.21:540.21:50-0.26:248:11Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:344.29:175.32:50-0.12:50-0.46:258:10Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:324.310:125.33:43-0.33:47-0.56:258:10Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:294.411:065.24:35-0.44:43-0.56:268:09Full Moon5Mon
6Tue11:284.55:24-0.55:36-0.46:278:08Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:005.112:264.66:11-0.56:28-0.36:278:07Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:514.91:224.76:58-0.47:220.06:288:06Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:414.72:174.77:45-0.38:170.26:298:05Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:324.63:104.88:34-0.19:150.46:308:04Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:224.44:014.89:240.010:120.56:308:03Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:124.34:514.810:150.111:080.66:318:02Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:024.25:414.811:060.26:328:00Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:544.26:334.912:010.511:57 AM0.36:337:59Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:464.27:244.912:530.512:470.36:337:58Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:384.38:124.91:420.41:350.36:347:57Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:264.38:564.92:280.42:220.36:357:56New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:114.39:374.93:110.43:060.36:357:55New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:544.310:134.83:530.43:480.36:367:54New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:334.310:444.74:310.44:290.46:377:52New Moon20Tue
21Wed11:074.311:014.65:060.45:080.46:387:51Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:294.311:134.55:380.45:460.56:387:50Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:434.411:464.56:070.46:260.66:397:49Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:184.56:380.37:110.86:407:47Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:314.41:064.67:140.38:070.96:407:46First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:244.32:064.78:000.39:150.96:417:45First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:274.23:194.89:000.410:260.96:427:44First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:414.14:384.910:120.411:320.86:427:42First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:574.15:525.011:250.36:437:41Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:104.27:025.112:340.512:330.16:447:40Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:194.48:045.31:320.31:36-0.16:457:38Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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