Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 19m at 9:58 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:36 pm (4.7 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 - Apr 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:493.911:484.66:320.26:150.16:587:32Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:293.97:130.36:540.16:577:33Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:354.61:223.98:040.47:430.26:557:34First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:304.52:333.99:060.48:480.26:547:34First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:374.53:543.910:120.410:070.26:537:35First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:034.45:054.111:150.211:210.16:517:36First Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:264.56:114.312:150.06:507:37Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:384.67:144.612:28-0.21:11-0.36:497:37Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:404.78:114.91:30-0.42:05-0.56:477:38Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:364.89:045.12:28-0.72:56-0.76:467:39Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:274.89:565.23:24-0.83:46-0.86:457:40Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:184.710:475.24:17-0.94:34-0.86:447:40Full Moon12Mon
13Tue11:084.611:395.25:09-0.85:21-0.66:427:41Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:004.45:59-0.66:08-0.46:417:42Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:315.012:534.26:49-0.46:55-0.26:407:43Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri1:244.81:474.17:39-0.17:440.16:397:43Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:184.62:424.18:320.18:380.46:377:44Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:124.53:364.19:270.39:360.56:367:45Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:054.44:294.110:210.310:330.66:357:46Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:584.35:224.211:130.311:290.56:347:47Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:504.36:154.412:030.26:337:47Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:414.37:064.512:220.412:500.26:317:48Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:314.47:554.61:130.31:340.16:307:49Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:174.48:404.72:010.22:160.16:297:50Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:004.39:204.82:470.12:560.06:287:50New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:404.29:564.73:320.13:340.06:277:51New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:164.110:234.74:150.04:110.16:267:52New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:474.010:314.74:570.14:460.16:257:53New Moon28Wed
29Thu11:104.010:504.85:370.15:210.16:247:54Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:344.011:294.86:190.25:590.16:237:54Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 1:17 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 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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