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 18m 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 - Sep 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:114.71:504.97:370.08:270.56:457:38Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:174.53:004.98:330.09:310.56:457:37Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:234.54:055.09:350.110:350.56:467:35Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:264.45:075.010:380.111:360.46:477:34Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:274.56:085.111:400.06:477:33Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:274.67:085.212:340.312:400.06:487:31Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:264.78:025.21:280.11:36-0.16:497:30Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:204.88:515.22:200.02:30-0.16:497:29New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:114.99:375.23:09-0.13:21-0.16:507:27New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:594.910:215.13:56-0.14:100.06:517:26New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:464.911:044.94:400.04:570.16:527:24New Moon11Sat
12Sun11:324.911:474.85:210.15:410.36:527:23Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:184.85:590.36:240.56:537:22Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:314.61:044.76:350.57:070.76:547:20Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:164.41:514.77:090.67:520.96:547:19Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:044.32:404.67:440.88:421.16:557:17First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:544.23:304.68:260.89:361.16:567:16First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:454.24:214.69:190.910:311.16:567:15First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:364.25:114.710:180.911:241.06:577:13First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:274.26:024.811:180.86:587:12Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:194.36:534.912:160.912:160.66:587:10Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:114.57:425.01:060.71:120.56:597:09Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:594.68:265.11:540.52:050.37:007:08Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:434.89:065.12:410.32:570.27:017:06Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:245.09:465.13:260.13:480.17:017:05Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:045.110:285.14:12-0.14:390.07:027:03Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:485.211:145.04:57-0.15:300.17:037:02Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:385.25:42-0.16:220.17:037:01Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:074.812:385.26:29-0.17:160.37:046:59Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:084.71:455.17:190.08:140.47:056:58Third Quarter30Thu
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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