Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 51m at 4:11 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:31 pm (4.7 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 - Apr 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:504.22:333.78:180.67:430.56:587:32First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:424.03:263.79:100.78:380.66:567:33First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:384.04:183.710:040.89:480.66:557:34First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:334.05:113.810:590.710:570.66:547:35First Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:284.06:044.011:510.56:527:35Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:224.06:574.212:010.412:410.36:517:36Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:144.17:464.51:000.31:290.16:507:37Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:014.28:314.71:550.02:16-0.16:487:38Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:454.39:134.92:49-0.13:02-0.26:477:38Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:274.39:545.03:41-0.33:48-0.36:467:39Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:114.210:385.14:32-0.44:34-0.46:447:40Full Moon11Sun
12Mon11:004.111:295.05:23-0.45:22-0.46:437:41Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:564.16:13-0.36:11-0.36:427:41Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:294.912:584.07:06-0.27:04-0.16:417:42Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:354.82:044.08:02-0.18:040.06:397:43Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:424.73:094.19:010.09:090.16:387:44Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:444.64:094.210:000.010:150.16:377:44Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:424.55:074.410:56-0.111:170.16:367:45Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:374.56:044.611:50-0.26:357:46Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:304.56:584.812:160.012:41-0.36:337:47Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:214.57:494.91:11-0.11:30-0.36:327:48Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:094.58:365.02:03-0.22:15-0.36:317:48New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:534.49:195.12:52-0.22:59-0.36:307:49New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:364.39:595.03:39-0.23:40-0.26:297:50New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:184.210:384.94:24-0.14:180.06:287:51New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:004.111:164.85:060.04:540.16:277:51Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:424.011:514.65:460.25:270.36:257:52Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:253.96:240.35:570.46:247:53Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:194.41:083.87:020.56:290.56:237:54Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:384.31:543.87:400.67:080.66:227:55First Quarter30Fri
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 7:21 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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