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 3h 48m 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 - Jun 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:344.39:015.22:49-0.12:48-0.46:018:18New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:274.39:535.33:44-0.33:41-0.56:008:18New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:224.210:485.24:38-0.44:34-0.56:008:19New Moon3Sat
4Sun11:214.211:485.15:30-0.55:27-0.56:008:19Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:224.26:21-0.56:20-0.46:008:20Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:505.01:244.27:13-0.47:16-0.26:008:20Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:504.92:244.38:07-0.38:140.05:598:21First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:484.73:214.49:01-0.39:160.15:598:21First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:414.64:164.69:56-0.210:170.25:598:22First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:334.55:094.710:48-0.311:150.15:598:22First Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:234.46:004.811:39-0.35:598:23Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:134.36:514.912:110.112:28-0.35:598:23Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:034.37:405.01:040.01:15-0.35:598:24Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:524.28:275.11:540.02:00-0.25:598:24Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:384.29:105.02:42-0.12:43-0.15:598:24Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:234.19:525.03:28-0.13:250.05:598:25Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:064.010:324.84:120.04:050.16:008:25Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:483.911:104.74:540.14:420.26:008:25Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:293.811:434.65:330.25:160.36:008:26Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:073.86:090.25:490.46:008:26Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:034.412:403.86:440.36:240.46:008:26Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:144.41:053.87:180.37:040.56:018:26Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:534.41:453.97:560.37:550.66:018:26Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:444.32:414.18:410.29:000.76:018:26Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:444.33:414.39:340.110:140.66:018:27Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:494.24:404.510:300.011:240.56:028:27Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:544.25:424.711:29-0.16:028:27Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:024.16:464.912:300.312:28-0.26:028:27Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:094.17:485.11:310.11:28-0.46:038:27Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:114.28:455.22:29-0.12:25-0.56:038:27New Moon30Fri
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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