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 (tomorrow) : in 3h 00m at 12:32 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:25 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 - Feb 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:154.58:233.81:45-0.72:36-0.57:085:41New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:004.69:094.02:37-0.93:24-0.77:075:42New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:464.69:584.13:29-1.04:09-0.87:075:43New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:334.510:494.24:20-1.04:54-0.87:065:44Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:224.411:444.25:11-0.95:39-0.87:055:45Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:144.26:04-0.76:26-0.77:045:46Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:434.21:104.07:01-0.57:17-0.67:035:47First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:444.22:073.88:04-0.28:13-0.57:025:48First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:454.23:053.79:08-0.19:13-0.47:025:49First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:454.24:033.610:10-0.110:13-0.37:015:50Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:454.25:013.611:10-0.111:12-0.37:005:51Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:464.26:003.712:06-0.26:595:52Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:434.26:543.812:08-0.412:58-0.36:585:53Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:344.27:443.91:01-0.51:46-0.36:575:54Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:194.38:304.01:50-0.52:32-0.46:565:55Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:014.29:144.02:37-0.53:14-0.36:555:56Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:414.29:574.03:20-0.53:53-0.36:545:57Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:194.110:374.04:01-0.44:28-0.26:535:58Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:553.911:153.94:39-0.24:59-0.16:515:59Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:283.711:503.95:16-0.15:260.06:505:59Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:583.65:520.15:490.16:496:00Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:193.912:273.56:320.36:180.16:486:01Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:443.91:063.47:210.46:580.16:476:02Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:263.92:033.38:220.57:520.26:466:03Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:293.93:073.39:280.59:020.26:456:04Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:423.94:123.410:320.410:170.16:436:05Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:534.05:173.511:310.211:26-0.16:426:06Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:014.26:183.712:270.06:416:06Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:594.47:134.012:28-0.41:19-0.36:406:07Waning Crescent29Sun
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 3:28 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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