Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:38 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 12m at 1:30 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Apr 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:324.53:433.89:570.39:500.26:587:32First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:054.44:514.011:000.211:030.06:577:33First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:214.55:574.212:000.06:557:34Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:304.66:594.412:10-0.212:57-0.26:547:34Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:314.77:574.71:12-0.41:50-0.46:537:35Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:254.78:504.92:10-0.62:41-0.66:517:36Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:154.79:405.13:04-0.73:29-0.76:507:37Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:014.710:285.13:56-0.84:16-0.66:497:37Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:484.511:155.14:46-0.75:00-0.56:477:38Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:344.45:34-0.55:42-0.36:467:39Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:024.912:224.26:20-0.36:23-0.16:457:40Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:494.81:114.07:060.07:040.26:447:40Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:384.62:023.97:540.27:480.56:427:41Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:294.42:553.98:450.48:380.76:417:42Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:234.33:483.99:380.69:360.76:407:43Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:164.24:413.910:310.610:350.76:387:43Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:094.25:334.011:220.511:320.76:377:44Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:024.26:264.212:110.56:367:45Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:534.27:174.312:270.512:580.36:357:46Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:424.28:044.51:190.41:420.26:347:47Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:264.38:464.62:090.22:240.16:327:47Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:064.29:234.72:560.13:050.06:317:48New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:424.29:524.83:430.03:450.06:307:49New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:144.110:154.84:280.04:24-0.16:297:50New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:464.110:424.95:140.05:04-0.16:287:50Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:254.011:224.96:000.05:47-0.16:277:51Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:164.06:480.06:330.06:267:52Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:144.81:233.97:410.17:260.16:257:53Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:234.72:354.08:390.28:310.26:247:54First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:514.63:424.19:400.29:420.26:237:54First Quarter30Mon
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 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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