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 3h 44m 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 - Jan 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:524.35:064.011:030.011:18-0.37:175:13Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:444.45:573.911:55-0.17:175:13Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:344.56:463.912:04-0.312:44-0.27:175:14Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:214.57:323.912:49-0.31:31-0.27:175:15New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:054.58:153.91:32-0.42:16-0.27:175:16New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:464.48:563.82:14-0.42:58-0.27:175:17New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:244.39:323.72:53-0.43:38-0.27:175:17New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:564.210:003.63:31-0.34:16-0.27:175:18New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:144.210:133.64:07-0.34:52-0.17:175:19Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:244.210:373.74:43-0.35:26-0.17:175:20Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:584.211:193.85:21-0.26:02-0.17:175:21Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:454.16:05-0.16:43-0.27:175:22Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:113.912:424.07:010.07:34-0.27:175:23First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:133.91:493.98:130.18:35-0.37:175:24First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:264.03:043.89:280.19:39-0.47:175:24First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:434.14:163.810:38-0.110:43-0.57:165:25Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:574.35:263.811:42-0.311:46-0.77:165:26Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:074.56:313.912:42-0.57:165:27Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:114.67:304.012:45-0.91:39-0.77:165:28Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:084.78:254.11:42-1.12:32-0.97:155:29Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:024.89:194.12:37-1.23:24-1.07:155:30Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:544.710:134.23:30-1.24:13-1.07:145:31Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:454.611:064.14:21-1.15:00-0.97:145:32Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:354.411:584.15:10-0.95:46-0.87:135:33Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:234.25:59-0.76:32-0.67:135:34Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:514.11:124.06:50-0.47:19-0.47:125:35Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:434.02:013.97:43-0.28:08-0.27:125:36Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:354.02:513.88:390.08:58-0.17:115:37Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:264.03:413.79:350.19:48-0.17:115:38Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:174.14:323.710:300.110:38-0.17:105:39Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:104.15:243.711:230.011:28-0.27:095:40Waning Crescent31Mon
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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