Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 06m at 2:45 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:24 pm (4.8 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 - Jun 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:464.81:304.07:25-0.17:220.06:018:18Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:504.72:324.28:18-0.18:240.16:018:18First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:504.63:314.49:12-0.19:290.26:008:19First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:464.54:284.610:07-0.210:330.26:008:19First Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:404.45:234.811:00-0.311:350.16:008:20Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:334.36:175.011:52-0.36:008:20Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:274.27:115.112:330.112:43-0.36:008:21Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:204.18:025.21:290.01:33-0.36:008:21Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:114.18:495.12:220.02:21-0.25:598:22Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:594.09:355.03:120.03:09-0.15:598:22Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:464.010:194.94:000.03:540.05:598:23Full Moon11Mon
12Tue10:333.911:034.74:460.14:370.25:598:23Full Moon12Tue
13Wed11:203.811:464.65:280.25:180.35:598:24Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:073.86:080.35:560.55:598:24Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:304.412:543.86:460.46:330.65:598:24Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:124.31:423.87:230.57:130.76:008:25Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:554.12:323.88:000.58:000.96:008:25Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:394.03:203.98:380.59:001.06:008:25Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:243.94:074.19:210.410:061.06:008:26Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:103.84:544.210:080.411:090.96:008:26Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:583.85:424.410:580.36:008:26Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:523.76:334.612:100.811:52 AM0.26:018:26Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:493.77:264.71:080.612:480.16:018:26Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:453.78:174.92:040.41:450.06:018:27Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:383.89:075.02:570.22:40-0.16:028:27New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:303.99:575.13:490.03:36-0.36:028:27New Moon26Tue
27Wed10:234.010:505.14:39-0.24:30-0.46:028:27New Moon27Wed
28Thu11:204.011:465.05:28-0.35:23-0.46:038:27Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:194.26:16-0.46:17-0.36:038:27Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:424.91:194.37:04-0.47:12-0.26:038:27Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 6:04 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 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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