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 (tomorrow) : 12:32 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 31m at 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 - Jun 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:204.82:024.08:010.08:000.26:018:18Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:284.73:064.18:560.09:070.26:018:18Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:304.64:064.49:53-0.110:150.26:008:19Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:274.65:044.610:47-0.211:190.16:008:19Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:224.56:014.811:41-0.36:008:20Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:174.46:575.012:200.012:33-0.46:008:20Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:124.37:505.21:17-0.11:24-0.56:008:21Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:044.28:395.22:12-0.22:13-0.46:008:21New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:544.29:265.23:05-0.23:02-0.35:598:22New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:424.110:115.03:55-0.23:49-0.25:598:22New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:304.010:574.94:43-0.14:340.05:598:23New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:193.911:424.75:280.05:170.25:598:23Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:083.96:110.25:570.35:598:24Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:274.512:583.86:520.36:370.55:598:24Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:144.31:493.87:330.57:180.75:598:24Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:014.22:403.98:150.58:060.86:008:25First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:494.13:304.08:580.69:040.96:008:25First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:364.04:194.19:430.510:060.96:008:25First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:223.95:074.210:280.511:060.96:008:26First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:093.95:564.411:140.46:008:26Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:583.86:454.512:040.812:010.36:008:26Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:503.77:344.71:010.612:510.26:018:26Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:413.78:194.81:550.41:420.16:018:26Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:293.89:034.92:460.22:330.06:018:27Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:153.89:465.03:370.13:24-0.16:018:27Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:033.810:345.04:27-0.14:16-0.26:028:27Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:553.911:265.05:15-0.25:08-0.26:028:27Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:524.06:03-0.36:00-0.26:038:27Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:234.912:534.16:51-0.36:54-0.16:038:27Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:214.81:554.27:41-0.37:530.06:038:27Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 9:24 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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