Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 9:51 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 18m at 3:47 pm (4.6 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 - Aug 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:484.511:185.14:49-0.54:56-0.56:238:12New Moon1Tue
2Wed11:454.65:38-0.55:48-0.46:248:11Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:105.012:414.66:25-0.56:39-0.26:248:10Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:014.81:364.67:12-0.37:310.16:258:09Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:514.62:294.77:59-0.28:260.36:268:08First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:414.53:204.78:480.09:220.56:278:08First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:304.44:104.89:380.110:180.56:278:07First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:204.35:004.810:270.211:120.56:288:06First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:104.25:504.811:170.26:298:05Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:014.26:414.912:050.512:060.36:308:04Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:534.27:314.912:550.412:550.36:308:02Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:434.28:194.91:440.41:420.26:318:01Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:314.39:024.92:290.32:280.26:328:00Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:154.39:434.93:130.33:120.26:327:59Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:554.210:184.83:540.33:540.26:337:58Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:314.210:474.74:330.24:350.36:347:57Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:584.211:024.75:100.25:150.36:357:56Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:114.311:224.75:440.25:560.46:357:55Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:414.56:180.26:390.56:367:53Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:014.612:274.66:540.17:290.66:377:52Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:514.51:224.77:370.18:310.76:377:51Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:524.42:294.88:290.29:400.86:387:50Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:054.33:484.99:330.210:470.76:397:49Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:204.35:025.010:410.111:510.56:407:47Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:294.36:125.111:490.06:407:46Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:374.47:195.212:520.312:53-0.16:417:45Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:404.58:185.31:490.11:53-0.36:427:44Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:384.79:125.32:43-0.12:50-0.46:427:42New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:334.810:035.33:34-0.33:45-0.46:437:41New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:264.910:525.24:24-0.34:37-0.36:447:40New Moon30Wed
31Thu11:195.011:405.05:11-0.35:28-0.26:447:38Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 6:49 pm — 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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