Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 4:11 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 49m at 10:10 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Aug 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:034.19:244.83:060.32:560.16:238:12New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:434.19:574.83:490.23:440.06:248:11New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:214.210:264.84:310.04:320.06:258:10New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:594.410:594.85:12-0.15:190.06:268:09Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:404.511:404.75:51-0.16:080.16:268:08Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:304.66:32-0.26:590.26:278:07Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:304.51:294.77:16-0.17:570.46:288:06First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:314.42:354.88:06-0.19:020.56:288:05First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:404.23:414.89:040.010:080.66:298:04First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:484.14:444.910:080.011:120.56:308:03First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:534.15:474.911:130.06:318:02Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:564.16:505.012:130.412:150.06:318:01Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:594.27:495.01:100.31:15-0.16:328:00Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:584.38:415.12:040.12:11-0.26:337:59Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:524.59:285.12:540.03:04-0.26:337:58Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:424.610:125.03:42-0.13:54-0.16:347:57Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:314.610:554.94:27-0.14:420.06:357:56Full Moon17Mon
18Tue11:184.611:384.75:090.05:280.26:367:54Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:044.65:480.16:120.46:367:53Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:204.512:504.66:240.26:550.66:377:52Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:044.31:364.56:580.47:400.86:387:51Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:504.22:244.57:310.58:291.06:387:50Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:394.13:134.58:080.69:231.16:397:48Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:294.04:034.58:550.710:191.26:407:47Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:204.04:544.59:510.711:131.16:417:46Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:114.05:464.610:510.66:417:45Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:034.06:394.712:061.011:50 AM0.56:427:43Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:564.27:284.812:570.812:470.46:437:42Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:464.38:124.91:450.61:410.36:437:41Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:324.58:525.02:310.42:340.26:447:39New Moon30Sun
31Mon9:154.69:295.03:160.23:250.16:457:38New Moon31Mon
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 1:10 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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