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 6h 06m 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 - May 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:264.210:484.94:26-0.14:270.16:227:55Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:054.111:234.75:060.05:000.26:217:55Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:424.011:484.65:450.15:290.36:207:56Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:143.96:210.35:570.46:197:57Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:363.86:580.46:290.46:187:58Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:174.51:073.87:380.57:110.56:177:59Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:034.52:003.98:250.58:040.66:167:59Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:004.43:084.09:200.59:150.66:158:00Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:094.44:144.110:190.410:320.56:148:01Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:254.45:164.411:170.211:430.46:148:02Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:354.56:174.612:130.06:138:02Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:414.57:174.912:480.11:08-0.26:128:03Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:424.58:135.11:48-0.12:02-0.46:118:04Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:374.69:065.32:46-0.42:54-0.66:108:05New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:314.59:585.43:41-0.53:46-0.66:108:06New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:264.510:535.34:35-0.64:38-0.66:098:06New Moon16Sun
17Mon11:234.411:515.25:28-0.65:29-0.56:088:07Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:224.36:20-0.56:21-0.46:088:08Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:505.01:214.37:12-0.47:14-0.16:078:08Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:484.82:194.38:05-0.28:100.16:068:09First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:454.73:164.39:00-0.19:100.36:068:10First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:394.64:104.49:540.010:100.36:058:11First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:304.55:024.610:470.011:070.36:058:11First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:204.45:534.711:37-0.16:048:12Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:104.46:444.812:020.312:25-0.16:048:13Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:004.37:334.912:540.21:11-0.16:038:13Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:484.38:205.01:430.11:54-0.16:038:14Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:334.39:035.02:310.02:360.06:028:15Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:174.29:445.03:160.03:160.06:028:15Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:584.110:224.94:000.03:540.16:018:16Full Moon30Sun
31Mon10:384.010:564.74:420.14:300.26:018:17Full Moon31Mon
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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