Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 5:26 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 42m at 11:24 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Feb 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:114.05:303.511:310.211:210.07:095:41Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:054.06:223.512:210.17:085:42Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:564.17:113.612:11-0.21:090.07:075:43Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:424.17:553.71:00-0.31:54-0.17:065:44Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:224.28:343.71:46-0.42:37-0.27:055:45Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:574.29:103.82:31-0.53:18-0.37:055:46Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:264.29:413.83:15-0.63:57-0.37:045:47Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:504.210:093.93:58-0.64:34-0.47:035:48Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:204.210:454.04:42-0.55:11-0.47:025:49Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:014.111:314.15:28-0.45:50-0.47:015:50Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:513.96:19-0.36:33-0.47:005:51Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:294.112:523.87:20-0.17:26-0.36:595:52Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:404.12:053.68:300.18:31-0.26:585:53Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:564.23:183.59:390.19:40-0.26:575:54Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:084.24:273.510:440.010:47-0.36:565:55Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:194.35:353.611:46-0.211:51-0.56:555:55Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:254.46:373.812:43-0.46:545:56Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:244.57:344.012:50-0.71:36-0.56:535:57New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:164.58:254.11:45-0.82:25-0.66:525:58New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:034.59:144.22:37-0.93:12-0.76:515:59New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:474.510:014.33:27-0.93:56-0.76:506:00New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:304.310:474.24:13-0.74:37-0.66:496:01Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:124.211:314.24:58-0.55:15-0.46:486:02Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:544.05:41-0.35:51-0.26:466:03Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:164.112:393.86:250.06:260.06:456:04Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:024.11:263.67:130.27:020.16:446:04First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:514.02:163.58:060.47:440.36:436:05First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:423.93:083.59:020.58:380.36:426:06First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:343.94:003.59:580.59:390.36:406:07First Quarter29Sun
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 2:25 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 7% 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 (7% 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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