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 57m 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 - Jul 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:574.111:194.75:01-0.14:590.06:048:27Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:454.15:430.05:410.26:058:27Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:024.512:334.16:220.16:210.46:058:27Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:444.41:204.16:580.27:020.56:068:26Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:264.22:084.17:340.37:460.76:068:26First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:104.12:574.18:090.38:370.86:078:26First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:554.03:444.28:490.49:350.96:078:26First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:423.94:324.39:340.310:350.96:088:26First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:303.85:204.410:260.311:330.86:088:25Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:213.86:104.511:210.26:098:25Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:153.87:034.712:300.612:190.16:098:25Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:113.97:534.81:250.41:160.06:108:24Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:044.08:414.92:170.22:11-0.26:118:24Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:534.19:275.03:080.03:05-0.36:118:24Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:424.210:135.13:57-0.23:59-0.46:128:23Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:334.311:025.14:45-0.44:52-0.46:128:23Full Moon16Mon
17Tue11:284.411:535.05:32-0.55:44-0.46:138:22Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:264.56:19-0.66:37-0.36:148:22Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:474.81:264.67:06-0.67:33-0.16:148:21Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:434.72:254.77:56-0.58:330.16:158:21Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:404.53:234.88:50-0.49:350.26:168:20Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:364.44:204.99:46-0.410:360.26:168:19Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:314.35:154.910:42-0.311:350.26:178:19Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:264.26:104.911:39-0.36:188:18Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:224.27:054.912:310.112:34-0.26:198:17Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:174.37:574.91:250.11:27-0.26:198:17Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:094.38:444.92:160.02:17-0.26:208:16New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:594.39:294.93:040.03:05-0.16:218:15New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:464.310:114.83:490.03:510.06:218:14New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:314.310:514.74:320.04:350.16:228:13New Moon30Mon
31Tue11:164.311:304.55:110.15:160.36:238:13Waxing 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 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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