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 4h 45m 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 - Sep 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:484.56:315.112:020.16:457:37Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:434.57:235.112:460.312:550.16:467:36Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:354.68:115.11:370.21:460.16:467:35Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:254.78:565.12:240.22:340.26:477:33Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:114.79:385.03:090.23:200.26:487:32Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:554.710:194.93:510.24:040.36:487:31Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:374.710:574.84:300.34:450.46:497:29Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:164.611:344.65:060.45:250.66:507:28Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:524.55:380.56:020.76:517:27Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:064.512:164.56:060.56:390.96:517:25Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:294.312:194.56:320.57:191.06:527:24Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:474.312:544.67:040.68:071.16:537:22Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:314.21:454.77:470.69:071.26:537:21Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:324.22:484.78:420.610:121.16:547:20Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:454.24:054.89:500.611:141.06:557:18Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:534.35:204.911:020.56:557:17Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:584.46:295.112:140.712:100.36:567:15Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:014.67:315.21:100.41:140.16:577:14Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:004.88:265.42:030.22:13-0.16:577:13New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:545.19:185.42:55-0.13:10-0.36:587:11New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:475.310:085.43:45-0.34:06-0.46:597:10New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:405.411:005.24:34-0.44:59-0.37:007:08Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:365.411:545.05:22-0.45:52-0.27:007:07Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:335.46:10-0.36:450.07:017:06Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:494.91:315.36:59-0.17:390.27:027:04Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:464.72:295.27:500.18:370.47:027:03First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:434.63:255.18:460.39:350.67:037:01First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:394.54:195.19:440.410:320.67:047:00First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:334.55:125.010:420.511:260.67:046:59First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:264.66:045.011:370.57:056:57Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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