Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 28m at 11:40 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:33 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Feb 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:164.36:03-0.96:29-0.97:085:42Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:444.21:134.27:00-0.77:23-0.77:075:43First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:454.22:114.08:02-0.58:20-0.67:075:43First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:464.23:083.99:05-0.49:18-0.67:065:44First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:454.24:043.910:06-0.310:17-0.67:055:45First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:434.25:013.911:04-0.411:14-0.67:045:46Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:414.35:573.912:00-0.57:035:47Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:374.36:514.012:08-0.712:52-0.57:035:48Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:274.47:404.11:00-0.71:41-0.67:025:49Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:124.48:274.11:48-0.72:27-0.67:015:50Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:554.49:114.12:35-0.73:11-0.67:005:51Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:364.39:544.13:18-0.63:51-0.56:595:52Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:164.210:354.03:59-0.54:28-0.46:585:53Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:544.011:153.94:38-0.45:02-0.26:575:54Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:293.911:533.95:14-0.25:31-0.16:565:55Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:023.75:500.05:570.06:555:56Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:263.812:313.66:290.16:260.06:545:57Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:523.81:073.57:160.37:070.16:535:58Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:303.82:033.58:160.48:020.16:525:59Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:353.83:073.59:220.49:110.16:506:00Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:433.94:103.610:250.310:220.06:496:00Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:494.05:133.711:250.111:27-0.26:486:01Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:544.26:143.912:21-0.26:476:02Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:524.47:094.112:28-0.51:14-0.56:466:03Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:444.68:004.31:25-0.82:05-0.76:456:04New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:334.78:504.52:20-1.02:55-0.96:436:05New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:224.79:404.63:13-1.13:43-1.06:426:06New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:134.710:334.64:05-1.24:30-1.06:416:07Waxing Crescent28Sat
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 2:36 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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