Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 06m at 10:46 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:43 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Oct 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:114.45:494.911:280.67:066:56Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:144.66:505.112:230.612:330.47:066:55Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:144.87:465.21:170.31:340.27:076:53Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:095.18:385.32:090.02:32-0.17:086:52Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:015.39:275.33:00-0.23:27-0.27:096:51Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:535.410:185.23:50-0.34:22-0.37:096:49Full Moon6Tue
7Wed10:465.511:115.14:39-0.45:15-0.27:106:48Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:425.45:28-0.46:08-0.17:116:47Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:074.912:415.36:17-0.37:010.17:126:45Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:044.81:415.27:07-0.17:570.37:126:44Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:034.72:415.18:020.18:550.47:136:43Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:024.63:395.09:000.39:530.57:146:41Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:584.64:335.010:000.410:490.57:156:40Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:524.75:255.010:580.411:420.47:166:39Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:464.86:165.011:540.47:166:38Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:394.97:065.012:330.312:470.47:176:36Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:305.07:535.01:200.31:370.37:186:35Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:185.18:375.02:050.22:250.37:196:34New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:025.19:194.92:480.23:100.37:206:33New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:445.19:584.83:280.33:540.47:206:32New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:245.010:364.64:060.34:360.47:216:30New Moon21Wed
22Thu11:014.911:104.44:400.45:160.67:226:29Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:314.811:344.35:110.55:540.77:236:28Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:314.711:444.25:400.66:310.87:246:27Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:514.811:184.25:100.66:100.96:255:26Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:344.85:470.66:560.96:265:25First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:074.212:294.86:340.67:520.96:265:24First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:104.21:384.87:370.78:530.86:275:23First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:284.33:014.88:530.79:530.66:285:22First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:404.54:124.910:060.510:510.46:295:21Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:454.75:175.011:130.311:470.16:305:20Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 1:44 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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