Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 37m at 9:51 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:54 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - May 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:294.37:564.71:220.31:410.06:217:55Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:174.48:404.92:170.02:29-0.26:207:56New Moon2Tue
3Wed9:024.49:225.13:10-0.23:16-0.36:197:57New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:484.410:055.24:02-0.34:04-0.46:187:58New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:374.310:535.24:54-0.44:52-0.46:177:58New Moon5Fri
6Sat11:314.211:495.15:45-0.45:42-0.46:167:59Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:324.26:37-0.36:33-0.26:168:00Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:535.01:354.17:30-0.27:28-0.16:158:01Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue2:004.82:384.28:27-0.18:300.16:148:02First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:044.73:384.39:25-0.19:350.16:138:02First Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:034.64:354.410:23-0.110:380.16:128:03First Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:594.65:314.611:18-0.211:380.16:118:04Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:534.56:254.812:10-0.36:118:05Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:454.57:185.012:350.01:00-0.36:108:05Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:354.58:075.11:29-0.11:47-0.36:098:06Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue8:224.48:525.12:19-0.22:32-0.36:088:07Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:064.49:355.13:08-0.23:15-0.26:088:08Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:504.310:175.03:54-0.23:56-0.16:078:08Full Moon18Thu
19Fri10:324.210:574.94:38-0.14:350.16:068:09Full Moon19Fri
20Sat11:154.011:364.85:200.05:100.36:068:10Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:573.95:590.25:420.46:058:10Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:124.612:403.86:370.36:120.56:058:11Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:444.51:233.87:140.46:450.66:048:12Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:074.32:083.87:530.57:270.66:048:13Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:414.32:563.88:380.58:220.76:038:13Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:384.23:464.09:280.59:330.86:038:14Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:424.24:364.110:210.410:450.76:028:15Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:414.25:284.411:140.211:520.56:028:15Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:404.26:234.612:080.06:028:16Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:414.27:184.812:540.31:02-0.16:018:16Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed7:394.28:115.01:530.11:55-0.36:018:17Waning Crescent31Wed
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 12:52 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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