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 36m 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 - Oct 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:134.62:525.18:160.29:160.57:066:56Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:164.53:555.19:190.310:170.57:066:55Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:174.64:555.110:230.311:160.47:076:54Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:154.75:525.111:240.37:086:52Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:134.86:485.112:120.312:230.27:096:51Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:094.97:395.11:040.21:180.17:096:50Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:015.18:265.11:540.12:100.17:106:48New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:505.29:105.12:410.03:000.17:116:47New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:355.29:525.03:260.03:470.17:126:46New Moon9Sat
10Sun10:195.210:344.94:080.14:330.27:126:44New Moon10Sun
11Mon11:015.111:154.74:470.35:160.47:136:43Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:435.011:564.55:230.45:570.67:146:42Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:254.95:560.66:370.87:156:40Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:394.31:074.76:260.77:170.97:156:39Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:224.21:514.66:550.88:011.17:166:38First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:104.12:394.67:320.98:511.27:176:37First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:014.13:304.68:220.99:461.17:186:36First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:534.24:224.69:280.910:411.07:196:34First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:454.25:134.710:380.911:350.87:196:33Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:374.46:064.811:420.77:206:32Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:314.66:594.912:270.612:430.57:216:31Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:244.87:495.01:180.31:410.37:226:30Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:135.08:365.02:070.12:360.17:236:28Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:595.29:225.02:55-0.13:300.07:246:27Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:455.410:095.03:44-0.24:23-0.17:256:26Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:355.411:014.84:32-0.35:16-0.17:256:25Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:305.411:584.75:21-0.36:08-0.17:266:24Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:315.36:11-0.27:020.17:276:23Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:594.61:355.17:03-0.17:580.27:286:22Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:024.52:395.08:000.18:570.37:296:21Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:044.52:405.08:020.38:550.36:305:20Third Quarter31Sun
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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