Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 9:58 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 27m at 3:54 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Dec 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:124.910:254.23:51-0.34:32-0.26:595:02Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:574.711:134.14:34-0.15:150.07:005:02Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:434.65:140.15:570.27:015:02Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:024.012:314.45:540.36:390.47:015:02Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:523.91:194.36:360.47:240.57:025:02First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:433.92:094.27:240.68:100.57:035:02First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:353.92:584.18:220.78:590.57:045:02First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:254.03:464.19:220.79:480.47:055:02First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:164.14:354.010:200.610:360.27:055:02Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:074.25:264.011:170.511:250.17:065:02Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:574.36:154.012:110.37:075:02Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:454.47:034.012:14-0.11:030.17:085:03Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:294.67:474.11:02-0.21:53-0.17:085:03Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:094.78:294.11:50-0.42:43-0.27:095:03Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:484.89:124.12:38-0.53:31-0.37:105:04Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:294.89:594.13:27-0.64:19-0.47:105:04Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:174.710:524.14:16-0.65:07-0.47:115:04Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:144.711:524.15:06-0.65:56-0.47:115:05Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:164.66:00-0.56:48-0.47:125:05Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:554.11:204.56:58-0.47:43-0.47:125:06Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:584.22:204.48:01-0.38:40-0.47:135:06Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:584.33:174.39:06-0.29:37-0.57:135:07Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:564.44:134.210:08-0.310:32-0.67:145:07Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:534.65:084.211:08-0.311:26-0.77:145:08Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:494.76:034.212:04-0.47:155:08Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:434.76:554.212:18-0.712:58-0.57:155:09Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:334.87:444.21:08-0.71:48-0.67:155:09New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:194.88:304.11:56-0.72:36-0.67:165:10New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:044.79:154.12:42-0.63:22-0.57:165:11New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:474.610:004.03:26-0.54:05-0.47:165:12New Moon30Wed
31Thu10:304.410:453.84:07-0.44:46-0.37:175:12Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 6:56 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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