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 3h 01m 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 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:204.69:005.42:270.02:35-0.26:457:37Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:164.89:515.43:19-0.23:32-0.36:467:36Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:114.910:415.34:09-0.34:26-0.36:477:34Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:055.011:315.14:57-0.35:18-0.26:477:33Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:585.05:42-0.36:090.06:487:32Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:204.912:515.06:26-0.26:590.26:497:30Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:094.71:435.07:100.07:510.56:497:29Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:594.52:354.97:560.38:450.76:507:28Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:504.43:274.98:450.59:410.86:517:26Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:424.34:184.89:370.610:360.96:517:25Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:344.35:094.810:300.711:290.96:527:23Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:254.36:014.811:230.76:537:22Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:184.46:534.912:200.812:160.66:537:21Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:104.57:424.91:090.71:060.66:547:19Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:594.58:274.91:540.61:540.56:557:18Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:454.69:074.92:370.62:400.56:567:16New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:264.79:424.83:170.53:240.56:567:15New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:034.710:114.83:550.54:080.56:577:14New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:334.710:294.74:310.44:500.56:587:12New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:504.810:484.65:050.45:320.66:587:11Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:114.811:244.65:370.46:150.76:597:09Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:504.96:120.47:030.87:007:08Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:104.512:415.06:520.47:590.97:007:07First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:074.31:454.97:420.59:041.07:017:05First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:184.23:144.98:470.610:100.97:027:04First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:424.24:345.010:030.611:140.87:037:02First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:554.35:435.111:150.47:037:01Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:034.56:475.212:140.512:210.27:047:00Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:074.77:465.31:100.31:230.07:056:58Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:055.08:385.32:030.12:20-0.17:056:57Full Moon30Mon
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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