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 3h 22m 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 - Feb 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:033.811:233.64:54-0.25:230.07:085:42Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:143.711:383.75:280.05:480.07:075:43Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:443.76:070.16:180.07:065:44Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:123.712:303.66:550.36:580.07:065:45Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:023.81:263.57:590.47:510.07:055:46Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:043.92:333.49:130.48:580.07:045:47Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:174.03:473.410:230.310:11-0.17:035:47Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:364.15:013.411:270.111:21-0.37:025:48Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:524.26:113.612:27-0.27:015:49Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:574.57:113.812:26-0.61:22-0.47:005:50Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:544.68:064.01:25-0.82:15-0.76:595:51New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:474.88:594.22:22-1.13:05-0.96:595:52New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:384.89:534.33:16-1.23:54-1.06:585:53New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:284.710:464.44:09-1.24:40-1.06:575:54Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:184.511:414.45:00-1.15:26-0.96:555:55Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:084.35:52-0.86:12-0.86:545:56Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:354.412:594.16:46-0.57:00-0.66:535:57First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:314.31:523.97:43-0.37:52-0.46:525:58First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:264.22:453.78:430.08:47-0.26:515:59First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:214.23:393.79:420.19:44-0.16:506:00First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:154.14:333.710:380.110:400.06:496:01Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:114.15:283.711:320.011:34-0.16:486:01Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:074.16:223.812:230.06:476:02Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:584.17:123.912:25-0.21:11-0.16:456:03Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:454.27:584.01:13-0.21:55-0.16:446:04Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:274.28:414.01:58-0.32:36-0.16:436:05Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:064.29:214.02:41-0.33:15-0.16:426:06Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:414.19:564.03:22-0.33:49-0.16:416:07Full Moon28Fri
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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