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 5h 47m 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 - Jun 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:554.43:294.39:100.29:210.66:018:17First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:454.34:194.410:000.210:170.66:008:18First Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:344.35:104.510:480.211:120.66:008:19First Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:234.26:004.611:350.26:008:19Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:134.26:504.712:050.512:200.16:008:20Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:034.17:394.812:570.41:050.16:008:20Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:514.18:244.81:460.31:490.15:598:21Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:364.09:064.92:340.22:310.15:598:21Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:174.09:444.83:200.13:130.05:598:22Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:553.910:154.84:040.03:550.05:598:22Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:293.910:374.84:480.04:360.05:598:23Full Moon11Thu
12Fri10:593.910:584.85:300.05:190.05:598:23Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:344.011:394.86:12-0.16:030.05:598:23Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:244.06:56-0.16:520.15:598:24Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:324.81:294.17:44-0.17:480.25:598:24Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:394.72:394.38:36-0.18:540.25:598:24Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:534.63:434.59:32-0.210:030.25:598:25Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:594.54:444.710:30-0.311:090.16:008:25Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:014.55:444.911:27-0.46:008:25Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:014.46:445.012:120.012:23-0.56:008:26Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:024.47:425.21:11-0.21:18-0.66:008:26Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:594.38:365.22:08-0.32:12-0.66:008:26New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:534.39:275.23:02-0.43:05-0.66:018:26New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:464.310:175.13:55-0.53:56-0.56:018:26New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:384.311:065.04:44-0.44:45-0.36:018:27New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:304.211:544.85:31-0.45:32-0.26:028:27Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:224.26:17-0.26:180.16:028:27Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:424.61:134.17:00-0.17:030.36:028:27Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:304.52:054.27:440.17:510.56:038:27Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue2:184.32:554.28:290.28:420.66:038:27First Quarter30Tue
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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