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 : 9:58 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 50m at 3:54 am (4.1 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 - Nov 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:034.63:364.99:050.39:520.36:315:19Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:594.74:294.910:050.310:460.26:325:18Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:544.85:214.911:030.211:370.16:325:17Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:484.96:114.911:570.26:335:16Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:395.06:584.812:250.012:480.16:345:15Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:275.17:434.81:110.01:370.16:355:15New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:115.28:254.71:540.02:240.16:365:14New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:535.19:064.62:350.13:080.26:375:13New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:345.09:474.43:140.23:510.36:385:12New Moon9Tue
10Wed10:134.910:264.33:500.34:310.46:395:11Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:504.711:034.14:220.45:090.56:405:11Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:214.611:374.04:520.55:460.76:415:10Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:324.55:210.56:240.86:425:09Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:063.912:004.55:580.67:080.86:435:09First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:463.912:534.56:440.67:590.86:445:08First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:484.02:054.57:470.78:550.76:455:07First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:514.13:134.59:010.79:520.56:465:07First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:504.34:144.510:120.510:470.36:475:06Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:494.55:154.611:170.411:420.06:475:06Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:484.76:144.612:180.16:485:05Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:455.07:084.712:35-0.21:16-0.16:495:05Full Moon21Sun
22Mon7:385.28:014.71:27-0.42:12-0.36:505:04Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:305.38:534.62:19-0.63:07-0.46:515:04Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:235.39:474.53:11-0.74:00-0.56:525:04Full Moon24Wed
25Thu10:205.210:454.44:02-0.64:52-0.46:535:03Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:205.111:454.34:54-0.65:44-0.36:545:03Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:204.95:46-0.46:37-0.26:555:03Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:464.31:204.86:42-0.27:320.06:565:03Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:454.32:164.67:410.08:280.06:575:02Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:424.43:094.58:420.19:230.06:585:02Third Quarter30Tue
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 6:56 am — 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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