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 : 10:46 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 06m at 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 - Aug 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:184.45:035.010:34-0.311:190.26:238:12First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:124.35:595.011:29-0.36:248:12Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:084.36:545.112:160.112:24-0.26:248:11Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:044.37:465.11:110.01:18-0.26:258:10Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:574.38:355.12:030.02:09-0.26:268:09Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:474.49:215.02:520.02:57-0.16:278:08Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:344.410:045.03:390.03:440.06:278:07Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:204.310:474.84:230.04:280.16:288:06Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:054.311:284.75:040.15:100.36:298:05Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:494.35:410.25:500.46:298:04Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:084.612:324.26:160.36:280.66:308:03Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:474.41:144.26:470.47:060.86:318:02Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:254.31:554.27:160.47:490.96:328:01Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:054.12:374.37:480.48:431.06:328:00Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:494.13:224.38:310.59:441.16:337:59Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:384.04:104.59:240.410:461.06:347:57Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:324.05:034.610:260.411:460.86:347:56Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:294.06:024.711:300.36:357:55Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:294.17:024.912:440.612:330.26:367:54Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:284.37:585.11:390.41:340.06:377:53Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:224.48:505.22:310.12:31-0.26:377:51New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:144.69:395.33:22-0.13:27-0.36:387:50New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:064.810:295.34:12-0.34:22-0.46:397:49New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:014.911:215.25:00-0.45:15-0.46:397:48Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:575.05:48-0.56:08-0.36:407:47Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:155.012:555.06:35-0.47:02-0.16:417:45Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:114.91:545.07:24-0.37:590.16:427:44First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:074.72:525.18:17-0.28:580.36:427:43First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:044.63:495.19:120.09:590.46:437:41First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:594.54:435.110:100.110:570.46:447:40First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:544.55:375.111:060.111:530.46:447:39Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 7:41 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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