Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 6:17 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 23m at 12:20 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Oct 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:294.24:554.910:340.611:510.97:066:56Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:354.46:065.011:460.57:066:55Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:394.67:105.212:470.612:510.27:076:53Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:394.98:065.31:400.31:520.07:086:52Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:345.18:575.32:320.02:50-0.27:096:51New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:265.49:465.33:21-0.23:46-0.27:096:49New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:185.510:365.14:10-0.34:40-0.27:106:48New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:125.511:284.94:57-0.35:33-0.17:116:47Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:075.55:45-0.26:250.07:126:45Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:224.71:045.36:32-0.17:180.37:126:44Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:194.52:035.27:220.28:140.57:136:43First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:174.43:005.08:170.49:110.77:146:41First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:144.43:565.09:150.610:090.87:156:40First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:104.44:494.910:150.711:030.77:166:39First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:044.55:414.911:130.711:550.77:166:38Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:584.66:324.912:070.67:176:36Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:504.77:214.912:440.612:590.67:186:35Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:414.88:064.91:300.51:480.57:196:34Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:274.98:494.92:120.42:350.57:206:33Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:105.09:294.82:530.43:200.57:216:32Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:505.010:064.63:300.44:030.57:216:30Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:254.910:414.44:050.44:440.67:226:29Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:514.811:084.34:370.55:240.77:236:28Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:544.811:234.25:080.56:030.87:246:27Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:154.811:494.15:380.56:420.97:256:26Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:554.96:140.57:261.07:266:25Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:334.111:46 AM4.85:570.67:201.06:265:24Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:324.112:484.86:510.68:211.06:275:23Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:524.12:094.88:010.69:230.86:285:22Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:084.23:314.89:180.610:210.66:295:21Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:144.54:394.910:290.411:180.36:305:20Waning Crescent31Thu
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 3:18 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 (14% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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