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 : in 41m at 4:33 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:353.86:170.16:08-0.16:396:08Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:024.312:323.67:160.27:00-0.16:386:09Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:054.21:453.58:260.38:100.06:376:09Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:304.23:083.59:350.39:290.06:366:10Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:564.24:223.610:410.210:42-0.26:346:11Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:124.35:323.811:41-0.111:49-0.46:336:12Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:204.56:364.012:38-0.36:326:13Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:184.67:324.312:49-0.61:30-0.56:306:13Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:094.78:244.51:45-0.82:19-0.76:296:14New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:574.79:134.72:39-0.93:06-0.86:286:15New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:424.610:014.73:30-0.93:51-0.86:266:16New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:264.410:484.74:18-0.84:33-0.76:256:17Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:114.211:344.65:05-0.55:13-0.56:246:17Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:574.05:52-0.35:52-0.26:226:18Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:214.412:453.86:390.06:320.16:216:19Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:104.31:373.77:300.37:160.36:206:20First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:034.12:303.68:250.58:090.56:186:21First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:574.03:233.69:210.69:080.56:176:21First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:524.04:173.710:150.610:080.56:166:22First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:484.05:113.811:070.511:060.46:146:23Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:444.06:053.911:560.411:590.36:136:24Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:354.16:544.112:420.36:126:25Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:214.17:394.212:500.11:250.26:106:25Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:004.28:194.31:370.02:050.16:096:26Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:344.18:534.42:23-0.12:430.06:076:27Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:034.19:214.53:08-0.13:20-0.16:066:28Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:284.09:434.63:52-0.13:55-0.16:056:28Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:574.010:134.74:37-0.14:32-0.16:036:29Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:373.910:564.75:220.05:11-0.16:026:30Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:293.811:514.66:130.15:560.06:016:31Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:363.77:100.36:530.25:596:31Third Quarter31Thu
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 7:47 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 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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