Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 44m at 6:08 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:184.75:425.011:350.26:315:19Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:185.06:405.012:110.012:360.06:325:18Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:145.37:335.01:03-0.21:34-0.26:335:17New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:075.58:234.91:53-0.42:29-0.36:345:16New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:585.69:134.82:43-0.53:23-0.36:355:15New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:515.510:054.63:32-0.44:15-0.26:355:14Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:445.410:594.44:20-0.35:060.06:365:14Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:405.211:544.35:08-0.15:560.26:375:13Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:354.95:570.26:480.46:385:12Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:514.21:314.86:490.47:420.66:395:11First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:484.22:254.77:450.68:360.66:405:10First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:434.23:174.68:440.79:290.66:415:10First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:374.34:064.69:420.710:190.66:425:09First Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:294.44:564.510:370.611:060.56:435:08Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:214.55:454.511:300.611:520.36:445:08Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:124.66:334.512:200.56:455:07Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:004.87:184.412:340.31:080.46:465:07Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:434.87:594.31:150.21:540.46:475:06Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:234.88:384.21:540.22:390.36:485:06Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:584.89:144.12:310.23:220.46:495:05Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:244.79:444.03:080.24:040.46:505:05Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:334.710:063.93:440.24:440.46:515:04Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:574.710:343.94:210.25:250.56:515:04Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:394.711:203.95:010.26:100.56:525:04Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:324.75:470.26:590.56:535:03Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:233.912:374.66:430.37:560.56:545:03Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:424.01:594.67:510.38:550.36:555:03Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:534.23:124.69:050.39:530.16:565:03Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:564.44:154.610:140.110:49-0.16:575:02Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:584.65:164.511:190.011:43-0.36:585:02Waning Crescent30Sat
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 9:14 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 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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