Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 52m at 5:21 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:24 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Sep 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:304.811:514.85:18-0.15:400.16:457:37Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:194.85:590.06:270.36:467:36Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:364.61:074.86:390.27:140.66:477:34Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:224.41:554.77:170.48:030.86:477:33Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:114.32:454.77:570.68:561.06:487:32Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:014.23:354.78:410.79:511.16:497:30Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:524.14:264.79:310.810:451.16:497:29Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:444.15:184.710:260.811:371.16:507:27Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:364.16:114.711:220.86:517:26Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:284.27:024.812:281.012:160.76:517:25Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:204.37:504.81:160.81:090.66:527:23Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:074.48:324.92:010.71:590.56:537:22Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:504.59:084.92:440.52:470.46:537:20New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:294.69:404.93:260.43:340.36:547:19New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:034.810:084.94:050.34:210.36:557:18New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:344.910:374.84:440.25:080.46:567:16Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:075.011:164.75:220.25:560.46:567:15Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:505.06:020.26:470.66:577:13Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:044.512:455.06:440.27:430.76:587:12Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:044.31:585.07:350.48:460.96:587:11First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:194.23:165.08:370.59:520.96:597:09First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:344.24:265.09:480.510:550.87:007:08First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:424.25:325.010:570.411:550.67:007:06Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:464.46:345.112:020.37:017:05Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:494.67:315.212:510.41:020.27:027:04Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:474.88:225.21:430.21:590.17:037:02Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:395.09:085.22:330.12:520.07:037:01Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:285.19:515.13:190.03:420.17:046:59Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:145.210:344.94:030.04:310.27:056:58Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:595.111:174.84:450.15:170.37:056:57Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 8:22 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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