Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 04m at 4:52 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:51 pm (4.6 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 - Jun 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:324.211:004.94:41-0.34:39-0.26:018:18New Moon1Fri
2Sat11:234.111:474.85:27-0.25:240.06:008:19Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:134.16:11-0.16:070.26:008:19Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:334.61:044.16:540.16:500.46:008:20Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:204.41:554.17:360.37:350.66:008:20Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:084.32:464.18:190.48:250.76:008:21First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:564.23:364.29:040.49:210.86:008:21First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:444.14:264.39:500.410:190.85:598:22First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:324.05:154.410:360.411:160.85:598:22First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:213.96:044.511:220.35:598:23Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:113.96:544.612:110.612:100.25:598:23Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:023.97:424.71:050.512:590.15:598:24Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:513.98:264.81:560.31:480.05:598:24Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:363.99:084.92:460.22:37-0.15:598:24Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:193.99:465.03:340.03:26-0.16:008:25Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:014.010:265.04:22-0.14:15-0.26:008:25Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:474.111:095.05:08-0.35:05-0.26:008:25Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:394.15:54-0.35:55-0.26:008:26Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:004.912:374.26:40-0.46:47-0.16:008:26Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:564.81:384.37:28-0.47:440.06:008:26Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:564.72:404.58:20-0.48:470.16:018:26Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:564.63:394.79:14-0.49:510.26:018:26Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:534.44:364.810:10-0.410:540.16:018:27Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:494.35:324.911:06-0.411:550.16:018:27Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:454.36:295.012:01-0.46:028:27Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:424.27:255.012:530.012:56-0.46:028:27Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:384.28:175.01:48-0.11:49-0.46:028:27Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:304.29:065.02:40-0.22:39-0.36:038:27New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:204.29:514.93:29-0.23:28-0.26:038:27New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:094.210:364.84:17-0.24:15-0.16:048:27New Moon30Sat
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 7:51 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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