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 3h 20m 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 - Sep 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:124.95:55-0.26:170.06:457:37Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:284.81:034.96:39-0.17:050.36:467:36Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:164.61:544.97:220.27:560.56:477:34Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon2:064.52:454.88:070.48:490.76:477:33First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:574.43:354.88:550.69:440.96:487:32First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:484.34:264.89:450.710:380.96:497:30First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:394.35:164.810:370.711:300.86:497:29First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:304.36:084.911:300.76:507:27Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:224.46:594.912:210.812:210.66:517:26Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:144.47:485.01:090.71:110.56:517:25Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:024.58:325.01:550.61:590.46:527:23Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:474.69:125.02:380.52:460.46:537:22Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:264.69:474.93:200.43:310.46:537:21Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:004.710:164.94:000.34:150.46:547:19Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:264.710:394.84:380.24:590.46:557:18Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:464.811:064.75:150.25:440.56:567:16Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:204.911:474.75:520.26:310.56:567:15Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:065.06:320.27:220.76:577:13Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:404.51:045.07:180.38:220.86:587:12Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:494.42:225.08:140.39:280.86:587:11Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:084.43:465.09:210.410:320.76:597:09Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:184.44:565.110:300.311:340.67:007:08Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:234.56:025.111:370.27:007:06Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:264.77:045.212:320.412:390.17:017:05Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:274.98:005.31:270.11:38-0.17:027:04Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:235.18:515.32:190.02:34-0.27:037:02New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:145.29:385.23:08-0.23:27-0.27:037:01New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:045.310:235.13:56-0.24:17-0.17:046:59New Moon28Thu
29Fri10:525.311:095.04:41-0.15:060.07:056:58Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:405.211:544.85:240.05:530.27:056:57Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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