Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 09m at 9:51 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:54 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Aug 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:154.27:515.11:340.21:30-0.36:238:12Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:164.38:485.22:29-0.12:29-0.46:248:11New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:134.59:435.33:23-0.33:26-0.66:258:10New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:094.610:375.34:15-0.54:22-0.66:258:10New Moon4Tue
5Wed11:064.711:325.25:05-0.65:16-0.66:268:09Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:054.85:54-0.66:09-0.56:278:08Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:265.01:024.86:42-0.67:02-0.36:278:07Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:204.91:594.97:31-0.57:580.06:288:06First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:134.72:554.98:22-0.38:550.26:298:05First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:064.63:484.99:15-0.29:540.36:308:04First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:584.54:404.910:08-0.110:510.36:308:03First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:494.45:314.911:010.011:460.36:318:02Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:414.46:235.011:540.16:328:00Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:344.47:145.012:380.312:440.16:327:59Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:264.48:025.01:280.21:330.16:337:58Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:154.48:485.02:150.22:200.16:347:57Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:014.49:305.03:000.23:050.26:357:56Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:454.410:104.93:430.23:480.26:357:55Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:264.410:474.74:220.24:290.36:367:54Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:044.311:194.64:590.35:080.46:377:52Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:344.311:374.55:320.35:440.56:377:51Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:384.311:464.56:020.36:210.66:387:50Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:014.46:310.37:010.86:397:49Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:214.412:434.67:040.37:500.96:407:47Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:104.41:364.67:470.38:530.96:407:46Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:104.32:404.78:420.310:020.96:417:45Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:224.33:564.89:490.311:080.86:427:44Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:374.35:144.911:000.26:427:42Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:484.46:275.112:110.512:080.16:437:41Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:564.57:335.21:100.31:12-0.16:447:40Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:584.78:315.42:050.02:12-0.36:457:38New Moon31Mon
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 12:52 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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