Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 04m at 6:08 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 12:20 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Jun 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:424.210:105.03:47-0.13:470.06:018:18Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:254.110:504.84:30-0.14:260.16:008:18Full Moon2Mon
3Tue11:084.011:274.75:110.05:020.26:008:19Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:493.95:490.15:350.36:008:20Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:004.512:283.86:250.26:070.46:008:20Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:174.41:043.87:000.36:410.56:008:21Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:304.41:393.97:360.37:240.66:008:21Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:124.32:234.08:170.38:190.75:598:22Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:064.33:174.19:060.39:300.75:598:22Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:104.34:134.310:010.210:420.65:598:23Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:174.25:104.510:580.011:490.55:598:23Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:244.26:104.711:56-0.15:598:23Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:314.27:114.912:520.212:55-0.35:598:24Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:344.28:095.11:520.01:52-0.45:598:24Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:334.39:045.22:49-0.32:48-0.55:598:24New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:294.39:595.33:43-0.53:43-0.66:008:25New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:274.310:565.24:37-0.64:38-0.76:008:25New Moon17Tue
18Wed11:264.311:545.15:28-0.75:31-0.66:008:25Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:264.46:19-0.76:24-0.56:008:26Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:525.01:254.47:09-0.67:18-0.36:008:26Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:474.82:234.58:00-0.58:15-0.16:008:26First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:414.73:184.68:53-0.49:150.16:018:26First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:334.54:114.79:46-0.310:130.26:018:26First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:234.45:024.810:38-0.311:100.26:018:27First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:124.45:524.911:28-0.36:028:27Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:034.36:434.912:040.112:17-0.26:028:27Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:544.27:325.012:570.11:04-0.26:028:27Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:434.28:195.01:460.01:50-0.16:038:27Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:314.29:045.02:340.02:35-0.16:038:27Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:164.19:464.93:190.03:170.06:038:27Full Moon30Mon
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 9:14 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 14% 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 (14% 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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