Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:21 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 51m at 11:02 pm (5.0 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 - Oct 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:435.15:240.26:010.57:066:55Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:004.612:275.06:000.46:450.77:076:54Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:464.41:124.86:340.67:291.07:086:53Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:344.22:014.77:070.88:171.27:086:51Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:254.12:534.67:460.99:091.37:096:50Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:174.13:464.68:361.010:031.37:106:49Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:094.14:384.69:371.010:561.27:116:47Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:004.25:294.610:401.011:471.17:116:46Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:524.36:204.711:400.87:126:45Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:444.47:084.812:350.912:370.77:136:43Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:334.67:524.81:210.71:310.67:146:42Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:184.88:314.92:050.52:230.47:146:41New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:585.09:074.92:480.33:140.37:156:39New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:355.19:434.83:310.24:050.37:166:38New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:125.210:224.74:140.14:550.37:176:37New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:535.311:084.54:570.15:460.37:186:36Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:445.25:420.16:380.47:186:35Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:034.412:495.16:310.27:330.67:196:33Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:114.22:045.07:260.48:330.77:206:32First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:254.23:155.08:300.59:360.77:216:31First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:334.24:194.99:390.510:360.67:226:30First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:364.45:185.010:460.511:330.57:236:29Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:364.56:145.011:480.37:236:28Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:354.77:065.012:260.312:460.27:246:26Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:305.07:555.01:160.11:410.17:256:25Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:205.18:404.92:040.02:320.17:266:24Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:065.29:224.82:480.03:210.17:276:23Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:495.210:044.73:310.04:080.27:286:22Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:305.210:464.54:110.14:530.37:296:21Full Moon29Fri
30Sat11:115.011:294.34:490.35:360.57:306:20Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun10:514.911:134.24:240.45:170.76:305:19Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 2:11 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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