Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 34m at 12:24 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:07 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Oct 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:054.01:234.67:080.88:341.37:066:55First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:584.02:274.67:570.99:341.37:076:53First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:084.03:484.79:020.910:351.27:086:52First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:154.14:564.810:180.811:331.07:096:51First Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:184.35:584.911:290.77:096:49Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:204.56:575.112:280.712:350.57:106:48Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:194.77:505.21:210.41:360.27:116:47Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:135.08:405.22:110.12:340.17:126:45Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:035.39:275.22:59-0.13:30-0.17:126:44Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:535.510:165.03:47-0.24:24-0.17:136:43Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:455.511:074.94:35-0.35:180.07:146:41Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:405.55:22-0.26:110.17:156:40Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:024.612:395.36:10-0.17:040.37:166:39Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:004.51:415.27:010.18:000.67:166:38Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:014.42:435.07:560.48:590.77:176:36Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:014.33:434.98:570.59:580.87:186:35Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:004.44:394.810:000.610:550.77:196:34Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:554.45:324.811:000.611:480.67:206:33Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:504.66:234.811:570.67:206:32Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:444.77:124.812:370.512:500.57:216:30Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:354.97:574.81:230.41:410.57:226:29Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:225.08:404.82:070.42:280.47:236:28New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:055.19:204.72:470.43:140.47:246:27New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:465.19:584.53:250.43:570.57:256:26New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:245.010:344.34:010.54:390.67:266:25New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:584.911:064.24:330.55:190.77:266:24Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:234.811:304.15:030.65:570.87:276:23Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:294.711:484.05:320.66:350.97:286:22Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:564.76:040.67:161.07:296:21Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:244.012:424.76:440.78:031.17:306:20First Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:164.01:424.77:340.79:001.07:316:19First Quarter31Sun
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 3:45 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 86% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (86% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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