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 3h 02m 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 - May 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:174.07:020.26:420.26:227:55Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:174.81:184.07:520.37:340.26:217:56Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:164.72:364.08:500.38:410.36:207:57First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:314.63:484.29:510.29:550.36:197:57First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:574.64:524.410:510.111:060.16:187:58First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:084.65:544.611:48-0.16:177:59Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:134.66:544.912:11-0.112:44-0.36:168:00Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:154.67:525.11:13-0.31:38-0.56:158:01Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:114.68:455.32:10-0.52:29-0.66:148:01Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:034.69:365.43:06-0.63:19-0.66:138:02Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:534.510:255.33:59-0.64:08-0.66:128:03Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:434.411:155.24:50-0.64:56-0.46:128:04Full Moon12Wed
13Thu11:354.35:39-0.45:42-0.26:118:04Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:055.012:274.26:26-0.26:280.16:108:05Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:564.81:204.17:130.07:140.36:098:06Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:474.62:144.18:020.28:040.56:098:07Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:394.53:074.18:520.38:590.76:088:07Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:314.43:594.29:430.49:560.76:078:08Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:214.34:504.310:320.410:520.76:078:09Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:114.35:414.411:200.311:470.66:068:10Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:014.26:324.512:070.36:068:10Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:514.27:224.612:390.512:520.26:058:11Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:404.28:084.71:300.41:350.16:048:12Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:254.18:504.82:180.32:170.16:048:12New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:074.19:264.83:050.22:590.06:038:13New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:454.09:564.83:510.13:400.06:038:14New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:214.010:164.94:360.04:220.06:038:14New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:563.910:404.95:200.05:040.06:028:15Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:353.911:224.96:040.05:490.06:028:16Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:264.06:500.06:370.06:018:16Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:154.81:304.07:390.07:320.16:018:17Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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