Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 10:46 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 47m at 4:36 pm (4.7 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 - Apr 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:154.49:374.73:07-0.43:25-0.25:596:32Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:554.310:164.73:50-0.34:01-0.15:576:32Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:344.110:544.54:30-0.14:340.15:566:33Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:134.06:080.06:020.26:557:34Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:284.412:503.96:460.26:270.36:537:35Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:534.31:283.87:240.46:570.46:527:35Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:054.22:113.78:080.57:380.56:517:36Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:474.23:043.79:010.68:340.56:497:37Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:504.24:003.810:000.69:470.56:487:38Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:104.24:573.910:590.511:020.46:477:39Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:184.25:554.111:560.36:457:39Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:224.46:534.312:090.312:500.16:447:40Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:214.57:474.61:110.01:42-0.26:437:41Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:144.68:374.92:09-0.32:33-0.46:427:42New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:044.79:255.13:04-0.53:22-0.66:407:42New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:534.610:145.23:58-0.64:11-0.66:397:43New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:444.611:065.24:51-0.74:59-0.76:387:44New Moon17Sat
18Sun11:394.45:43-0.75:48-0.66:377:45Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:035.112:374.36:36-0.56:38-0.46:357:45Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:035.01:374.27:30-0.37:32-0.26:347:46Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:054.82:374.28:27-0.28:310.06:337:47First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:064.73:354.29:250.09:330.16:327:48First Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:044.64:324.310:230.010:350.26:317:48First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:594.55:274.511:180.011:340.16:307:49Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:534.56:214.612:10-0.16:287:50Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:454.57:134.812:290.112:59-0.26:277:51Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:354.58:024.91:210.01:46-0.26:267:52Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:214.58:475.02:11-0.12:30-0.26:257:52Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:044.49:295.02:58-0.13:11-0.16:247:53Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:464.410:105.03:43-0.13:500.06:237:54Full Moon30Fri
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 7:41 pm — 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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