Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 4:52 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 04m at 10:41 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Jan 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:284.25:393.611:520.111:50-0.37:175:13Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:244.36:363.712:47-0.17:175:14Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:164.57:283.912:46-0.51:40-0.47:175:14New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:054.78:174.01:40-0.72:31-0.67:175:15New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:534.89:064.12:34-0.93:21-0.87:175:16New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:434.89:594.23:26-1.04:09-0.97:175:17New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:344.710:544.24:18-1.14:56-0.97:175:18Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:274.611:524.25:10-1.05:44-0.97:175:18Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:214.46:04-0.86:33-0.87:175:19Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:514.31:174.27:01-0.67:26-0.77:175:20First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:514.32:134.18:02-0.48:21-0.67:175:21First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:494.33:083.99:04-0.29:18-0.67:175:22First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:464.34:023.910:04-0.210:14-0.57:175:23Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:424.34:573.811:02-0.211:09-0.57:175:24Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:394.35:523.811:57-0.37:165:25Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:334.36:453.912:03-0.612:49-0.47:165:26Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:224.37:354.012:53-0.61:38-0.47:165:27Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:084.38:214.01:41-0.62:23-0.57:155:28Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:504.39:054.02:26-0.63:07-0.47:155:29Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:314.29:483.93:09-0.53:47-0.47:155:30Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:094.110:293.93:49-0.44:24-0.37:145:31Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:454.011:073.84:27-0.34:56-0.27:145:32Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:153.811:423.75:02-0.25:25-0.17:135:33Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:343.75:37-0.15:52-0.17:135:34Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:073.711:53 AM3.66:150.16:21-0.17:125:34Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:263.712:353.67:030.27:01-0.17:125:35Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:113.81:313.58:040.37:55-0.17:115:36Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:153.82:393.59:130.39:02-0.17:115:37Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:283.93:513.510:200.210:13-0.27:105:38Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:404.05:013.611:220.011:21-0.47:095:39Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:494.26:063.712:20-0.27:095:40Waning Crescent31Tue
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 1:46 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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