Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 31m at 7:07 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:044.64:434.310:400.110:510.16:227:55First Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:084.65:444.511:37-0.111:550.06:217:56Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:084.66:424.812:31-0.36:207:57Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:054.67:385.012:55-0.21:23-0.46:197:57Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:584.68:305.21:51-0.32:13-0.56:187:58Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:474.69:185.32:45-0.43:00-0.56:177:59Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:334.510:035.23:36-0.43:46-0.46:168:00Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:194.410:485.14:25-0.44:30-0.36:158:01Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:054.211:335.05:12-0.35:12-0.16:148:01Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:524.15:56-0.15:520.26:138:02Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:174.812:414.06:400.16:300.46:128:03Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:044.61:313.97:230.37:090.66:128:04Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:534.42:233.98:080.57:520.86:118:04Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:444.33:153.98:560.68:470.96:108:05Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:364.24:064.09:460.69:490.96:098:06Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:264.24:574.110:350.610:500.86:098:07Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:164.15:474.211:230.511:490.76:088:07Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:064.16:384.412:100.46:078:08Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:554.17:264.512:450.612:570.26:078:09Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:434.18:104.71:380.41:420.16:068:10Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:274.18:504.92:300.22:270.06:058:10New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:094.19:255.03:200.13:13-0.16:058:11New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:504.110:005.04:090.03:59-0.26:048:12New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:344.010:405.04:58-0.14:47-0.26:048:12New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:264.011:315.05:47-0.25:36-0.26:038:13Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:254.06:36-0.26:27-0.16:038:14Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:364.91:294.07:28-0.17:220.06:028:14Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:474.82:334.18:23-0.18:250.16:028:15First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:534.73:344.39:20-0.19:310.16:028:16First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:534.64:314.510:16-0.210:360.16:018:16First Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:494.65:274.711:11-0.311:370.06:018:17Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 10:18 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 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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