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 38m 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 - Oct 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:185.410:314.84:14-0.14:530.17:066:55New Moon1Thu
2Fri11:095.411:234.75:01-0.15:460.27:076:54Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:075.35:49-0.16:390.37:086:52Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:224.51:125.26:390.17:340.57:096:51Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:274.42:185.17:340.28:330.67:096:50First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:334.33:225.08:360.49:340.77:106:48First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:364.44:225.09:410.510:330.67:116:47First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:354.55:175.010:440.511:290.57:126:46Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:334.66:105.011:440.47:126:44Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:294.87:015.012:210.412:400.37:136:43Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:225.07:485.01:100.31:330.37:146:42Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:115.18:324.91:560.22:220.37:156:40Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:565.29:144.92:390.23:100.37:156:39Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:385.29:544.73:200.23:550.47:166:38Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:185.110:354.63:590.34:390.57:176:37Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:565.011:144.44:350.45:200.67:186:35Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:324.911:534.35:070.55:590.87:196:34Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:034.75:370.66:371.07:196:33Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:324.112:224.66:070.77:151.17:206:32Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:114.112:484.66:430.77:581.27:216:31Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:554.01:384.67:260.88:491.27:226:30Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:504.12:474.68:220.89:451.17:236:28Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:464.23:564.69:310.810:400.97:246:27Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:414.34:554.710:420.811:340.77:246:26Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:374.55:534.711:500.67:256:25Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:344.86:504.812:260.512:530.47:266:24Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:295.17:444.81:180.21:520.27:276:23Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:215.38:354.82:080.02:490.17:286:22New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:115.59:254.72:59-0.13:440.07:296:21New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:025.510:174.63:49-0.24:380.07:306:20New Moon30Fri
31Sat10:585.411:134.54:41-0.25:310.07:316:19Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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