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 2h 57m 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 - Aug 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:594.33:454.99:06-0.29:530.46:238:12First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:514.24:384.910:00-0.110:520.56:248:12First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:434.15:314.910:550.011:480.56:248:11Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:374.06:244.811:490.16:258:10Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:314.07:174.812:420.412:420.26:268:09Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:254.18:074.91:330.41:330.26:278:08Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:154.18:534.82:210.42:210.26:278:07Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:024.29:354.83:070.33:070.26:288:06Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:464.210:154.73:490.33:500.36:298:05Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:294.210:524.64:280.34:310.46:298:04Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:084.211:244.55:040.45:100.56:308:03Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:424.211:484.35:350.45:470.66:318:02Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:044.26:020.46:230.86:328:01Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:004.212:194.36:280.47:030.96:328:00Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:294.112:554.46:590.37:511.06:337:58Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:144.01:444.57:380.38:541.16:347:57Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:104.02:454.68:290.410:041.16:357:56Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:193.93:584.69:330.411:111.06:357:55Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:333.95:154.710:460.36:367:54Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:454.06:304.912:140.811:58 AM0.26:377:53Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:544.17:365.11:130.51:050.06:377:51Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:574.38:345.22:080.32:07-0.26:387:50New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:544.69:265.33:000.03:05-0.36:397:49New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:484.810:155.33:50-0.24:01-0.46:407:48New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:435.011:055.14:38-0.44:55-0.46:407:46Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:385.111:554.95:24-0.55:48-0.26:417:45Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:335.16:10-0.46:400.06:427:44Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:464.71:285.16:55-0.27:330.36:427:43Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:384.52:245.07:430.08:290.56:437:41First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:324.33:185.08:340.29:280.76:447:40First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:264.24:124.99:300.410:250.86:447:39First Quarter31Fri
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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