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 3h 52m 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 - Feb 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:173.812:263.76:090.06:180.07:085:42Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:583.81:043.66:520.26:500.07:075:43Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:423.71:503.57:440.37:350.07:065:44Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:303.72:433.48:470.48:350.07:065:45Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:243.83:393.49:500.39:420.07:055:45Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:213.94:393.510:500.210:48-0.27:045:46Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:224.05:393.611:480.011:50-0.47:035:47Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:204.26:363.812:42-0.37:025:48Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:144.47:284.012:48-0.61:34-0.57:015:49New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:024.58:174.21:43-0.92:24-0.87:005:50New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:504.69:064.42:37-1.03:12-1.07:005:51New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:374.69:564.43:30-1.23:59-1.16:595:52New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:274.510:494.54:21-1.24:46-1.16:585:53Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:204.411:464.55:13-1.05:33-1.06:575:54Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:144.26:06-0.86:22-0.96:565:55Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:454.41:114.17:03-0.67:16-0.76:555:56First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:464.32:093.98:03-0.48:14-0.56:535:57First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:464.33:073.99:04-0.39:14-0.46:525:58First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:444.24:033.910:04-0.210:13-0.46:515:59First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:424.24:593.911:01-0.311:10-0.46:506:00Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:384.25:554.011:54-0.46:496:01Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:324.36:484.112:05-0.512:45-0.46:486:01Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:204.37:364.312:56-0.61:32-0.56:476:02Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:054.38:214.31:43-0.62:16-0.56:466:03Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:464.39:044.32:29-0.62:58-0.56:446:04Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:264.29:454.33:12-0.53:36-0.46:436:05Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:044.110:244.23:52-0.44:11-0.36:426:06Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:394.010:594.14:30-0.34:42-0.26:416:07Waning Gibbous28Tue
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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