Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 7:38 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 21m at 1:30 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Mar 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:173.86:540.26:46-0.16:396:08First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:354.31:223.78:000.37:46-0.16:386:09First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:414.22:423.69:120.39:01-0.16:376:09First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:054.23:583.710:200.210:16-0.26:366:10First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:324.35:093.811:22-0.111:25-0.46:346:11Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:484.46:154.012:21-0.36:336:12Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:534.67:144.312:28-0.61:16-0.66:326:13Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:494.78:094.51:26-0.92:07-0.86:306:13Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:404.89:014.72:21-1.12:57-0.96:296:14Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:294.79:514.83:14-1.13:44-0.96:286:15Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:174.610:424.84:05-1.04:30-0.86:276:16Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:044.411:324.74:55-0.95:13-0.76:256:17Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:524.25:43-0.65:57-0.46:246:17Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:224.612:424.06:33-0.36:42-0.16:236:18Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:144.41:333.97:250.07:300.16:216:19Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:064.32:263.88:200.28:230.36:206:20Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:594.23:193.89:160.39:200.46:186:21Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:524.14:123.810:100.310:160.46:176:21Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:474.15:063.911:020.311:100.36:166:22Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:414.25:594.011:520.26:146:23Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:334.26:504.112:020.212:390.16:136:24Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:204.37:364.212:510.01:220.06:126:24Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:034.38:174.31:37-0.12:030.06:106:25New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:414.38:534.32:22-0.12:42-0.16:096:26New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:154.29:224.43:05-0.13:19-0.16:086:27New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:424.19:364.43:47-0.13:53-0.16:066:28New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:014.19:564.54:28-0.14:27-0.16:056:28Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:294.010:334.65:100.05:02-0.16:036:29Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:124.011:204.65:560.15:42-0.16:026:30Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:083.96:480.26:310.06:016:31First Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:174.61:233.87:510.37:350.15:596:31First Quarter31Sat
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 4:34 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (32% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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