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 5h 52m 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 - Feb 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:273.912:503.77:230.27:23-0.17:085:42Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:294.01:563.58:380.38:28-0.17:075:43Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:434.13:123.49:510.29:42-0.27:065:44Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:054.14:303.410:590.110:55-0.37:065:45Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:244.25:433.512:02-0.17:055:46Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:354.46:493.712:02-0.51:00-0.47:045:47Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:364.67:473.91:03-0.81:54-0.67:035:48New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:314.78:424.12:01-1.02:45-0.87:025:49New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:224.79:344.22:55-1.13:34-0.97:015:50New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:114.610:264.33:48-1.24:20-1.07:005:51Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:584.511:184.34:38-1.05:04-0.96:595:52Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:444.35:27-0.85:47-0.76:595:52Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:094.312:314.06:16-0.56:31-0.56:585:53Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:594.21:203.87:09-0.27:16-0.36:575:54First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:514.12:103.78:040.08:05-0.16:555:55First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:434.13:023.69:010.28:580.16:545:56First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:354.03:543.59:580.39:520.16:535:57First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:294.04:483.510:520.210:470.16:525:58Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:254.05:423.611:440.211:400.06:515:59Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:204.06:353.712:330.16:506:00Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:104.17:233.812:31-0.11:190.06:496:01Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:544.18:073.91:18-0.22:020.06:486:02Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:344.18:473.92:03-0.32:42-0.16:476:02Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:084.19:223.92:45-0.33:19-0.16:456:03Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:344.09:484.03:26-0.33:53-0.26:446:04Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:504.010:054.14:06-0.34:25-0.26:436:05Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:123.910:314.24:47-0.24:56-0.26:426:06Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:483.911:114.35:29-0.15:29-0.26:416:07Waning Gibbous28Mon
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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