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 5h 13m 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 - Nov 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:484.96:175.012:150.16:315:19Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:475.27:135.112:40-0.21:14-0.16:325:18Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:425.48:065.11:33-0.42:10-0.36:335:17Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:355.58:575.02:24-0.53:05-0.46:345:16Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:285.59:514.93:15-0.63:58-0.46:355:15Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:245.410:464.74:05-0.54:50-0.36:355:14Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:215.311:434.64:55-0.45:42-0.16:365:14Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:195.15:45-0.26:340.16:375:13Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:414.51:164.96:380.17:280.36:385:12Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:384.42:114.87:340.38:240.46:395:11Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:344.53:034.78:330.49:180.46:405:10Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:274.53:534.79:310.510:100.36:415:10Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:204.64:434.610:260.410:590.36:425:09Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:124.75:334.611:190.411:460.26:435:08Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:034.86:214.612:100.36:445:08Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:514.97:074.612:310.112:580.26:455:07Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:375.07:514.51:130.11:440.26:465:07New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:195.08:324.41:540.12:290.26:475:06New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:594.99:104.32:320.13:120.26:485:06New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:354.89:434.13:090.23:530.36:495:05New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:014.710:054.03:440.24:320.36:505:05Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:014.610:184.04:180.25:100.46:505:04Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:264.710:534.04:520.25:490.46:515:04Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:104.711:424.15:320.26:330.46:525:04Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:054.66:200.37:240.46:535:03First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:444.11:134.67:210.48:220.36:545:03First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:024.22:334.68:360.49:220.26:555:03First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:164.43:444.69:480.310:21-0.16:565:03First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:224.64:504.610:550.111:18-0.36:575:02Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:274.85:524.611:58-0.16:585:02Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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