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 2h 20m 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 - Dec 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:374.44:004.59:420.210:15-0.16:585:02Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:304.54:504.410:380.111:06-0.16:595:02Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:234.75:404.411:320.111:53-0.27:005:02Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:144.86:294.412:240.07:015:02Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:024.87:154.312:39-0.21:12-0.17:025:02Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:474.97:594.31:22-0.21:59-0.17:035:02New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:304.88:414.22:04-0.22:43-0.17:035:02New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:104.79:224.12:44-0.13:250.07:045:02New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:494.610:003.93:210.04:050.17:055:02New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:234.510:333.83:550.04:430.17:065:02Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:454.410:533.84:280.15:190.27:065:02Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:474.311:103.85:000.15:540.37:075:03Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:224.311:513.85:360.16:320.37:085:03Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:114.36:210.27:170.27:095:03First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:453.91:104.37:190.38:110.27:095:03First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:514.02:204.28:320.39:100.07:105:04First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:034.13:314.29:460.310:10-0.27:105:04First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:114.34:384.210:550.111:09-0.47:115:04Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:184.55:444.211:58-0.17:125:05Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:224.76:464.212:07-0.612:58-0.47:125:05Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:214.97:434.31:03-0.81:55-0.67:135:06Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:175.08:374.31:58-0.92:49-0.77:135:06Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:125.09:324.22:52-1.03:42-0.87:145:07Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:084.910:294.23:45-1.04:33-0.87:145:07Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:044.811:264.24:37-0.95:23-0.77:155:08Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:594.65:29-0.86:12-0.67:155:09Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:234.112:534.46:21-0.57:03-0.47:155:09Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:204.11:464.37:17-0.37:56-0.37:165:10Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:154.12:374.18:15-0.18:48-0.27:165:10Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:084.23:264.09:130.09:40-0.27:165:11Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:004.24:164.010:090.010:30-0.37:175:12Waning Crescent31Fri
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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