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 : 9:10 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 38m at 3:06 am (4.2 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 - Nov 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:264.75:430.66:370.86:315:18Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:454.11:154.66:190.87:231.06:325:17First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:364.12:064.57:020.98:141.06:335:17First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:284.12:574.57:590.99:051.06:345:16First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:194.13:464.59:020.99:560.96:355:15First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:104.24:354.510:040.810:450.76:365:14Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:014.45:254.511:030.711:330.56:375:13Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:514.56:134.611:590.66:385:12Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:394.76:584.612:200.312:530.46:395:12Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:224.97:414.61:060.11:450.26:405:11Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:025.08:224.61:52-0.12:360.16:415:10Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:415.19:044.52:39-0.23:270.06:425:09Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:225.29:514.43:26-0.24:180.06:425:09Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:115.110:474.34:14-0.35:080.06:435:08Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:125.011:504.25:03-0.26:000.16:445:08Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:224.95:56-0.16:560.26:455:07Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:574.21:314.86:550.07:540.26:465:06Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:014.32:334.88:000.18:530.26:475:06Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:024.43:314.79:050.19:500.06:485:05Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:004.54:264.710:080.110:44-0.16:495:05Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:574.75:194.711:070.011:36-0.26:505:05Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:524.96:114.612:03-0.16:515:04Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:455.07:004.612:25-0.312:56-0.26:525:04Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:335.17:464.61:13-0.41:46-0.26:535:03New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:185.18:294.51:58-0.32:34-0.26:545:03New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:015.19:134.32:41-0.23:20-0.16:555:03New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:434.99:564.23:22-0.14:030.06:565:03New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:254.810:394.14:000.04:440.26:565:02Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:064.611:223.94:360.25:230.36:575:02Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:474.45:090.36:020.56:585:02Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 6:08 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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