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 (tomorrow) : 6:08 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 36m at 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 - Nov 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:224.34:464.610:300.811:160.67:326:18First Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:184.55:434.711:380.67:336:17Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:154.75:414.712:100.411:40 AM0.46:335:16Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:114.96:364.812:030.112:390.26:345:15Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:055.17:284.912:55-0.11:360.06:355:14Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:555.38:194.91:47-0.32:30-0.26:365:14Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:465.49:104.82:38-0.43:24-0.36:375:13Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:405.410:054.73:29-0.54:17-0.36:385:12Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:385.311:044.64:21-0.55:09-0.26:395:11Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:395.25:12-0.46:01-0.16:405:11Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:054.512:405.06:06-0.26:560.06:415:10Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:064.51:404.97:030.07:520.16:425:09Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:064.52:364.88:040.18:490.16:435:08Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:024.63:294.79:050.29:430.16:445:08Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:574.74:204.710:030.210:360.06:455:07Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:504.85:104.610:590.211:26-0.16:465:07Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:424.96:004.611:520.16:475:06Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:325.06:484.612:13-0.112:430.06:475:06Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:205.17:334.612:59-0.11:310.06:485:05New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:045.18:164.51:42-0.12:160.06:495:05New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:465.08:584.42:230.03:000.16:505:04New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:264.99:384.33:020.13:420.16:515:04New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:044.710:164.13:380.14:210.26:525:04Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:384.610:494.04:120.24:580.46:535:03Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:564.511:083.94:430.35:340.46:545:03Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:014.411:293.95:150.36:090.56:555:03Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:404.45:530.46:490.56:565:02First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:134.012:324.46:410.47:380.46:575:02First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:124.11:354.47:440.58:350.36:585:02First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:224.22:484.48:590.59:340.26:585:02First Quarter30Sat
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 3:01 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 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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