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 2h 37m 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 - Mar 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:054.511:294.64:57-1.15:17-1.06:406:07Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:594.45:49-0.96:06-0.86:396:08Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:274.512:554.26:45-0.66:57-0.66:376:09First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:264.41:524.17:43-0.47:54-0.46:366:10First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:264.42:494.08:44-0.28:53-0.36:356:11First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:234.33:454.09:43-0.29:53-0.26:336:12First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:204.34:404.010:40-0.210:50-0.26:326:12Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:174.35:364.111:34-0.211:45-0.36:316:13Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:114.36:294.212:25-0.36:306:14Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:014.47:184.412:36-0.41:13-0.46:286:15Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:464.48:044.41:25-0.41:57-0.46:276:16Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:294.48:474.52:11-0.42:39-0.36:266:16Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:094.39:284.42:54-0.43:18-0.36:246:17Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:474.210:074.43:35-0.43:54-0.26:236:18Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:234.110:414.34:14-0.24:26-0.16:226:19Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:543.911:044.24:51-0.14:530.06:206:20Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:123.811:034.25:260.15:180.16:196:20Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:283.811:354.26:030.25:470.16:176:21Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:083.86:450.36:270.26:166:22Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:214.21:033.77:400.47:210.26:156:23Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:194.22:133.88:460.48:320.36:136:24Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:334.23:293.89:510.39:510.26:126:24Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:594.34:394.010:520.111:020.06:116:25Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:154.45:454.211:50-0.16:096:26Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:204.66:454.512:06-0.312:45-0.46:086:27Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:174.77:394.71:06-0.61:37-0.66:076:27New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:104.88:314.92:02-0.82:28-0.86:056:28New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:004.89:225.12:57-0.93:17-0.96:046:29New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:524.710:155.13:50-1.04:06-0.96:026:30Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:454.611:105.04:42-0.94:53-0.86:016:30Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:394.45:34-0.75:42-0.66:006:31Waxing 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 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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