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 4h 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 - Jan 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:324.210:503.64:04-0.24:540.17:175:13Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:104.011:323.54:40-0.15:290.27:175:14Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:443.95:140.06:020.37:175:15Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:133.512:143.85:500.26:350.37:175:15Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:563.512:443.76:320.37:100.37:175:16Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:423.51:293.67:270.47:540.27:175:17Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:313.62:263.58:360.58:480.27:175:18Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:233.83:263.59:460.59:460.07:175:19Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:183.94:293.510:520.310:47-0.17:175:20Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:194.15:333.511:530.111:47-0.37:175:20Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:204.36:343.612:51-0.17:175:21Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:174.57:303.712:46-0.51:45-0.47:175:22New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:104.78:223.81:42-0.72:38-0.67:175:23New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:024.89:143.92:37-0.93:28-0.77:175:24New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:554.810:084.03:30-1.14:18-0.87:165:25New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:494.711:054.04:23-1.15:05-0.97:165:26Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:424.65:15-1.05:53-0.87:165:27Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:034.112:354.46:09-0.86:42-0.77:155:28Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:014.11:284.27:06-0.67:33-0.67:155:29First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:594.22:214.08:06-0.38:27-0.57:155:30First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:554.23:133.99:08-0.29:21-0.57:145:31First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:494.24:053.810:08-0.110:15-0.47:145:32Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:444.24:593.711:05-0.111:09-0.47:135:33Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:394.25:533.712:00-0.27:135:34Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:334.26:453.712:01-0.412:51-0.27:125:35Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:224.37:343.812:50-0.41:39-0.37:125:36Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:084.38:203.81:37-0.42:24-0.37:115:37Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:514.29:033.82:22-0.43:07-0.37:115:38Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:314.19:443.73:04-0.43:47-0.27:105:39Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:084.010:233.73:43-0.44:23-0.17:095:40Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:403.910:583.64:19-0.34:550.07:095:41Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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