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 5h 32m 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 - Apr 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:334.16:024.011:530.45:586:32Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:254.26:514.212:000.212:410.25:566:33Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:114.37:364.512:550.01:270.05:556:34Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:534.49:174.71:48-0.23:12-0.26:547:35Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:334.49:584.93:40-0.33:56-0.36:527:35Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:144.310:405.04:31-0.44:40-0.46:517:36Full Moon6Tue
7Wed10:594.211:275.05:22-0.45:24-0.46:507:37Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:524.16:13-0.36:11-0.36:487:38Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:224.912:533.97:06-0.17:01-0.16:477:38Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:284.71:593.88:040.08:000.16:467:39Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:394.63:063.89:050.29:070.26:447:40Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:464.54:103.910:060.210:150.26:437:41Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:484.55:104.111:050.111:190.26:427:41Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:474.56:084.312:010.06:417:42Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:434.57:044.512:190.012:53-0.16:397:43Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:344.57:564.71:15-0.11:41-0.26:387:44Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:214.58:434.92:07-0.22:26-0.36:377:44New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:044.59:265.02:56-0.23:09-0.36:367:45New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:454.410:065.03:43-0.23:49-0.26:357:46New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:264.310:454.94:27-0.14:270.06:337:47New Moon20Tue
21Wed11:074.111:224.85:100.05:000.16:327:48Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:484.011:564.65:500.15:310.36:317:48Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:293.86:280.35:590.46:307:49Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:244.51:123.77:070.56:290.56:297:50Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:454.41:583.77:470.77:070.66:287:51Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:204.32:483.78:340.87:570.76:267:51First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:154.23:403.79:270.89:010.76:257:52First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:274.24:323.910:220.710:140.76:247:53First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:324.25:264.011:160.611:250.66:237:54First Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:324.26:204.312:090.46:227:55Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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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