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 28m at 9:58 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:143.911:174.65:210.15:040.36:018:17Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:423.811:184.65:590.25:370.36:018:18Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:573.811:514.66:350.36:130.36:008:18Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:333.97:140.36:550.46:008:19Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:384.61:254.07:570.37:480.46:008:20Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:344.62:324.18:480.28:560.56:008:20Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:404.53:424.39:440.110:110.56:008:21Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:534.54:464.510:42-0.111:210.35:598:21Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:024.45:494.811:40-0.25:598:22Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:094.46:525.012:270.112:38-0.45:598:22Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:144.47:525.21:29-0.11:35-0.55:598:22Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:144.48:495.32:27-0.32:30-0.65:598:23New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:114.39:435.33:23-0.53:25-0.65:598:23New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:074.310:395.34:18-0.64:18-0.65:598:24New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:044.311:355.15:10-0.65:11-0.55:598:24Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:024.36:00-0.56:02-0.45:598:24Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:315.01:004.36:49-0.46:53-0.15:598:25Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:254.81:564.37:39-0.37:470.16:008:25Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:174.62:504.38:30-0.28:430.36:008:25First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:084.53:434.49:21-0.19:400.46:008:26First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:574.44:334.510:110.010:360.46:008:26First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:454.35:224.610:590.011:300.46:008:26First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:344.26:124.711:460.06:018:26Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:244.27:024.812:230.312:320.06:018:26Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:144.17:514.91:130.21:170.06:018:26Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:024.18:364.92:020.22:010.06:018:27Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:484.09:184.92:480.12:430.06:028:27Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:314.09:574.83:330.13:240.16:028:27Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:113.910:324.74:150.14:040.16:038:27Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:463.810:564.74:560.14:430.16:038:27Full Moon30Wed
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 1:17 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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