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 (tomorrow) : 5:29 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 48m at 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 - Aug 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:004.35:470.25:550.46:248:12Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:074.412:424.26:190.36:320.66:248:11Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:414.21:244.26:480.37:110.76:258:10Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:114.12:064.27:160.47:560.96:268:09First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:414.02:504.37:500.48:521.06:268:08First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:294.03:374.48:350.49:541.06:278:07First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:283.94:274.59:340.410:560.96:288:06First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:293.95:234.610:390.311:560.76:298:05Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:314.06:224.711:460.26:298:04Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:344.17:214.912:540.512:490.16:308:03Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:354.38:155.11:480.21:49-0.16:318:02Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:304.59:055.22:400.02:47-0.36:328:01Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:234.69:545.23:31-0.33:42-0.46:328:00Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:154.810:445.24:20-0.54:37-0.46:337:59Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:114.911:355.15:07-0.65:30-0.46:347:58Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:085.05:55-0.66:23-0.36:347:56Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:294.91:075.06:42-0.57:180.06:357:55Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:244.72:065.07:31-0.48:150.26:367:54Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:214.63:045.08:25-0.29:150.46:377:53Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:174.54:004.99:21-0.110:150.46:377:52Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:124.44:554.910:190.011:120.46:387:50Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:074.45:494.911:160.16:397:49Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:014.46:424.912:070.412:110.16:397:48Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:564.57:334.912:590.31:040.16:407:47Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:484.68:205.01:480.21:540.16:417:45Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:364.69:034.92:340.22:410.16:417:44New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:224.79:434.93:180.23:270.26:427:43New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:054.710:224.83:590.24:100.36:437:42New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:474.610:594.64:360.34:510.46:447:40New Moon29Wed
30Thu11:264.611:314.55:100.45:300.66:447:39Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:014.55:410.46:070.76:457:38Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 2:10 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 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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