Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 36m at 5:26 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:54 pm (4.9 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 - Jun 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:505.01:204.47:07-0.47:13-0.16:018:18Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:444.82:174.47:58-0.38:080.16:008:19First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:374.63:114.58:50-0.29:060.36:008:19First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:284.54:034.59:42-0.110:030.46:008:20First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:184.44:544.610:33-0.110:590.46:008:20First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:064.35:444.711:21-0.111:530.36:008:21Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:564.36:344.812:09-0.16:008:21Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:464.27:234.912:450.212:55-0.15:598:22Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:354.28:105.01:340.21:390.05:598:22Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:234.28:545.02:220.12:220.05:598:23Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:074.19:364.93:070.13:030.05:598:23Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:494.010:144.83:510.13:430.15:598:23Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:283.910:464.74:320.14:220.15:598:24Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:023.911:024.65:120.14:590.25:598:24Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:253.911:104.65:500.15:360.26:008:25Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:443.911:464.66:260.16:160.26:008:25Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:254.07:050.17:010.36:008:25Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:354.61:204.27:470.07:570.46:008:25Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:324.62:284.38:380.09:050.46:008:26Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:394.53:394.59:34-0.110:170.46:008:26Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:534.44:454.710:34-0.211:250.36:018:26Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:024.35:494.911:34-0.36:018:26Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:094.36:545.012:290.112:34-0.56:018:26Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:144.37:555.21:30-0.11:33-0.66:018:27Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:154.38:525.32:27-0.32:30-0.66:028:27New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:124.49:465.23:22-0.53:25-0.76:028:27New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:084.410:405.24:15-0.64:19-0.66:028:27New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:044.411:335.05:06-0.65:11-0.56:038:27Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:004.45:54-0.66:01-0.36:038:27Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:254.912:554.46:42-0.56:50-0.16:048:27Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 8:40 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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