Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 6:17 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 20m at 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 - Aug 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:504.111:024.64:520.14:530.26:238:12Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:144.111:094.65:270.15:310.36:248:11Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:244.211:334.66:010.16:100.46:258:10Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:584.36:350.16:540.56:258:09Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:164.512:454.57:130.07:460.66:268:08Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:084.51:434.67:580.08:500.66:278:07Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:114.42:544.78:540.010:000.66:288:06Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:254.34:114.89:580.011:070.56:288:05Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:394.35:224.911:05-0.16:298:04Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:494.36:325.012:110.312:10-0.26:308:03Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:564.47:365.21:100.11:13-0.36:308:02Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:584.58:355.32:07-0.12:12-0.56:318:01New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:564.79:285.33:01-0.33:09-0.56:328:00New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:514.810:205.23:53-0.54:03-0.66:337:59New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:464.811:115.14:42-0.54:56-0.56:337:58New Moon15Fri
16Sat11:404.95:30-0.55:46-0.36:347:57Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:005.012:344.86:15-0.46:36-0.16:357:56Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:504.81:264.87:00-0.27:260.26:367:55Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:394.62:184.87:460.08:180.46:367:53First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:294.53:094.88:340.29:130.66:377:52First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:204.43:594.89:230.310:070.76:387:51First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:104.34:494.810:140.411:010.76:387:50First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:014.35:404.811:050.411:530.66:397:48Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:534.36:314.911:560.46:407:47Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:454.47:224.912:430.612:460.46:407:46Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:354.48:094.91:310.51:340.36:417:45Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:234.58:524.92:160.42:210.36:427:43Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:064.59:314.92:590.33:060.36:437:42Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:454.510:054.83:400.33:500.36:437:41Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:194.510:324.84:200.24:330.36:447:39Full Moon30Sat
31Sun10:404.610:494.74:570.25:160.36:457:38Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 3:18 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 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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