Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 5:26 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 54m at 11:24 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Feb 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:124.49:204.03:00-0.83:36-0.77:085:41New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:464.49:564.13:46-0.84:19-0.87:075:42Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:244.310:384.24:33-0.85:01-0.87:075:43Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:094.311:294.25:22-0.75:45-0.87:065:44Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:054.16:14-0.66:33-0.77:055:45Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:334.21:094.07:13-0.47:28-0.67:045:46First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:444.22:153.98:18-0.38:29-0.57:035:47First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:524.23:183.89:23-0.29:33-0.57:035:48First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:564.24:203.810:25-0.310:35-0.67:025:49Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:004.35:213.911:25-0.411:34-0.77:015:50Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:024.36:204.012:21-0.67:005:51Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:594.47:154.212:31-0.81:14-0.76:595:52Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:494.58:054.31:24-0.92:03-0.86:585:53Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:354.58:524.32:15-0.92:50-0.86:575:54Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:194.49:384.33:03-0.93:35-0.86:565:55Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:014.310:234.33:48-0.84:16-0.66:555:56Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:434.211:064.24:31-0.64:54-0.56:545:57Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:254.011:504.15:12-0.45:30-0.36:535:58Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:073.95:53-0.26:04-0.16:525:58Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:354.012:523.76:350.06:360.06:505:59Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:223.91:403.67:220.27:130.26:496:00Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:113.92:303.58:150.48:030.26:486:01Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:033.83:223.59:130.49:040.26:476:02Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:553.84:143.610:100.410:070.26:466:03Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:503.95:093.611:050.211:080.06:456:04Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:454.06:023.811:580.16:436:05Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:374.16:533.912:05-0.212:49-0.26:426:06Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:244.37:394.112:59-0.41:37-0.46:416:06New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:074.48:214.31:51-0.62:23-0.66:406:07New Moon29Thu
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 2:25 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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