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 4h 17m 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 - Jun 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:494.62:534.38:52-0.19:120.36:018:18Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:054.63:584.59:49-0.110:220.36:018:18Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:144.55:004.710:47-0.311:280.16:008:19Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:174.46:014.911:45-0.46:008:19Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:204.47:025.112:310.012:41-0.56:008:20Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:204.47:595.21:30-0.21:37-0.66:008:20Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:184.48:535.32:27-0.32:31-0.66:008:21New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:114.49:445.23:21-0.43:23-0.65:598:21New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:044.310:355.14:13-0.54:14-0.55:598:22New Moon9Fri
10Sat10:574.311:255.05:02-0.55:03-0.35:598:22Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:504.25:49-0.45:51-0.15:598:23Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:154.812:434.26:35-0.26:370.15:598:23Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:034.61:354.27:20-0.17:240.35:598:24Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:524.42:274.28:050.18:150.55:598:24First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:414.33:184.38:520.29:090.75:598:24First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:294.24:084.49:390.210:050.76:008:25First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:184.14:574.510:250.210:590.76:008:25First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:064.15:474.611:120.211:530.66:008:25Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:564.06:374.711:580.26:008:26Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:474.07:264.712:450.512:450.16:008:26Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:363.98:134.81:360.41:310.16:008:26Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:233.98:554.82:240.22:170.06:018:26Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:053.99:334.83:110.13:030.06:018:26Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:454.010:074.83:560.03:48-0.16:018:27Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:214.010:364.84:40-0.14:34-0.16:018:27Full Moon25Sun
26Mon10:594.011:094.85:24-0.25:21-0.16:028:27Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:434.111:534.86:07-0.36:08-0.16:028:27Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:384.26:51-0.37:000.06:028:27Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:494.71:414.37:38-0.37:580.16:038:27Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:544.62:464.58:30-0.39:030.26:038:27Third Quarter30Fri
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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