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 (tomorrow) : 4:54 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 10m at 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 - Sep 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:594.57:445.21:060.21:16-0.16:457:37Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:594.78:365.21:590.02:13-0.26:467:36Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:544.99:245.22:50-0.13:08-0.26:477:34Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:455.010:105.13:38-0.24:00-0.26:477:33Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:345.110:555.04:24-0.34:50-0.16:487:32Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:225.111:404.85:08-0.25:370.16:497:30Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:105.05:490.06:240.36:497:29Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:264.612:584.96:290.27:100.66:507:27Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:144.51:474.87:080.47:580.86:517:26Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:044.32:384.77:490.68:501.06:517:25Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:564.33:304.68:350.79:441.16:527:23Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:474.24:224.69:280.810:371.16:537:22Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:394.25:134.710:250.811:291.16:547:21Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:314.36:044.711:210.86:547:19Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:234.46:554.712:190.912:150.76:557:18Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:154.57:414.81:060.81:080.66:567:16Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:024.68:224.81:500.61:580.56:567:15Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:454.78:594.82:330.52:470.46:577:14New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:234.89:304.83:140.43:350.46:587:12New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:564.99:594.73:540.34:220.46:587:11New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:255.010:304.74:340.25:100.46:597:09Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:595.111:114.65:150.25:580.57:007:08Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:445.15:570.26:490.67:007:06Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:034.512:465.06:430.27:440.77:017:05Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:094.32:075.07:380.38:460.87:027:04First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:284.33:225.08:430.49:490.87:037:02First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:404.34:285.09:520.410:500.67:037:01First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:454.55:295.110:590.311:480.57:046:59Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:464.66:275.112:020.27:056:58Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:474.97:215.212:420.21:010.17:056:57Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 1:42 am — 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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