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 29m 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 - May 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:134.22:443.88:240.77:590.76:217:55First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:054.23:363.99:140.79:040.76:207:56First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:114.14:274.010:070.610:170.76:197:57First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:164.15:194.211:010.511:260.66:187:58Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:174.16:134.511:540.36:177:58Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:184.17:074.712:310.412:460.16:177:59Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:174.27:595.01:310.21:38-0.16:168:00Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:124.28:485.22:270.02:30-0.26:158:01Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:034.29:375.33:22-0.23:22-0.36:148:02Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:564.210:305.34:16-0.34:14-0.46:138:02Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:514.111:275.25:08-0.45:06-0.46:128:03Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:524.16:00-0.45:59-0.36:118:04Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:285.112:544.16:51-0.36:53-0.26:118:05Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:294.91:564.27:44-0.27:510.06:108:05Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:294.82:574.38:39-0.18:530.16:098:06Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:244.73:544.59:34-0.19:550.26:098:07Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:174.64:484.610:28-0.210:560.26:088:08Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:074.55:414.811:19-0.211:530.26:078:08Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:574.46:324.912:09-0.26:078:09Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:484.37:225.012:470.112:56-0.26:068:10Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:374.38:095.11:390.11:42-0.26:058:11Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:234.28:535.12:270.02:25-0.16:058:11New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:084.29:345.03:140.03:070.06:048:12New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:514.110:144.93:590.03:470.16:048:13New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:344.010:514.74:410.14:250.26:038:13New Moon25Tue
26Wed11:163.911:234.65:210.24:590.36:038:14Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:563.811:404.55:580.35:320.46:028:15Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:343.86:330.46:060.46:028:15Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:113.87:070.56:450.56:028:16Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:314.41:513.97:440.57:320.66:018:17First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:184.32:414.08:260.48:320.76:018:17First Quarter31Mon
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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