Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:38 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 08m at 1:30 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Oct 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:205.111:574.65:500.16:360.47:066:55Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:135.16:350.17:290.57:076:54Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:004.51:255.07:260.28:280.67:086:52Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:154.52:505.08:260.39:310.67:086:51Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:264.54:015.09:330.310:330.57:096:50Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:294.65:045.110:400.311:320.47:106:48Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:314.86:045.111:430.27:116:47Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:314.97:015.212:280.212:430.07:116:46Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:285.17:555.21:210.01:40-0.17:126:44Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:215.38:435.22:12-0.22:34-0.17:136:43New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:115.49:295.13:00-0.23:25-0.17:146:42New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:585.410:145.03:47-0.24:14-0.17:156:41New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:445.310:594.94:31-0.15:010.17:156:39New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:305.211:444.75:130.15:460.37:166:38Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:165.05:530.36:300.57:176:37Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:314.51:034.96:310.57:140.77:186:36Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:194.41:524.87:090.78:000.97:196:34First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:104.32:434.77:490.88:491.07:196:33First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:024.33:344.68:390.99:401.07:206:32First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:544.34:244.69:371.010:321.07:216:31First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:454.35:144.610:360.911:220.97:226:30First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:364.46:034.711:340.87:236:29Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:274.56:524.712:110.712:290.77:246:27Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:164.77:394.812:580.51:230.57:246:26Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:024.88:224.81:440.32:140.47:256:25Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:435.09:024.82:300.23:050.37:266:24Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:205.19:404.83:150.03:540.27:276:23Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:565.210:214.74:00-0.14:440.17:286:22Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:355.211:074.64:46-0.15:340.17:296:21Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:235.25:33-0.16:240.17:306:20Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:034.512:255.16:22-0.17:170.27:316:19Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 4:34 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (23% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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