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 1h 51m 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 - Sep 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:204.25:054.810:260.511:210.86:457:37First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:134.25:584.811:220.56:467:36Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:074.36:514.812:140.712:160.56:467:35Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:014.37:404.91:040.71:070.56:477:33Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:524.48:264.91:500.61:560.56:487:32Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:394.59:074.92:340.52:420.56:497:31Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:224.69:464.83:150.53:260.56:497:29Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:024.610:204.73:520.54:080.66:507:28Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:364.610:494.54:270.54:490.76:517:26Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:004.611:074.44:580.55:280.86:517:25Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:074.611:224.35:260.56:060.96:527:24Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:334.711:574.25:550.56:461.06:537:22Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:154.86:280.57:341.16:537:21Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:444.21:074.87:110.58:341.26:547:20Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:444.12:124.88:050.69:431.26:557:18Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:014.13:374.89:150.610:481.16:557:17Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:214.15:004.910:330.511:500.86:567:15Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:314.36:125.011:450.36:577:14Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:384.57:155.212:470.512:510.16:577:12Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:394.88:115.31:410.21:52-0.16:587:11Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:365.19:015.32:320.02:49-0.26:597:10New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:285.39:495.23:21-0.23:44-0.27:007:08New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:205.410:375.14:09-0.34:38-0.27:007:07New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:125.511:264.94:55-0.35:290.07:017:05Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:055.45:40-0.26:200.27:027:04Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:174.612:585.26:250.17:100.57:027:03Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:094.51:535.17:110.38:030.77:037:01First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:044.32:484.98:010.68:580.97:047:00First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:004.33:424.88:570.89:551.07:056:58First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:544.34:354.89:550.910:491.07:056:57First Quarter30Sun
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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