Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 2:45 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 16m at 8:52 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Apr 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:563.910:524.75:290.15:150.06:587:32Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:273.811:304.76:110.15:520.06:577:33Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:123.86:570.26:340.06:557:34Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:194.71:113.77:500.47:250.16:547:34First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:204.52:293.78:510.48:320.26:537:35First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:444.43:453.89:560.49:490.26:517:36First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:124.44:524.010:570.311:020.16:507:37First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:234.55:564.311:560.16:497:37Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:274.56:574.612:09-0.112:50-0.26:477:38Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:254.67:544.91:10-0.31:42-0.46:467:39Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:174.68:465.12:07-0.52:31-0.56:457:40Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:054.59:345.23:02-0.63:19-0.66:447:40Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:514.410:215.23:54-0.64:04-0.56:427:41Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:374.311:075.14:43-0.54:48-0.46:417:42Full Moon14Sat
15Sun11:244.111:534.95:31-0.35:31-0.26:407:43Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:124.06:17-0.16:120.16:397:43Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:414.71:023.97:030.26:530.46:377:44Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:314.51:553.87:500.47:370.66:367:45Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:244.32:503.88:400.68:290.86:357:46Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:194.23:443.89:330.79:300.96:347:47Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:134.14:373.910:250.710:320.96:337:47Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:054.15:304.011:150.711:300.86:317:48Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:564.16:234.212:030.56:307:49Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:474.17:134.412:260.612:480.46:297:50Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:354.18:004.51:180.51:310.36:287:50Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:184.18:414.72:080.42:120.26:277:51Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:584.09:174.82:560.32:520.16:267:52New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:354.09:464.83:430.23:320.16:257:53New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:093.910:114.94:290.14:130.06:247:54New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:443.910:424.95:150.14:560.06:237:54Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 11:48 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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