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 3h 30m 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 - Oct 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:204.76:555.112:180.512:300.47:066:56Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:124.87:435.11:070.41:210.47:076:54Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:014.98:285.11:530.42:090.47:076:53Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:474.99:105.02:360.32:550.47:086:52Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:305.09:504.93:170.33:390.47:096:50Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:094.910:284.83:550.44:210.57:106:49Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:454.911:024.64:300.45:020.67:106:48Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:114.811:284.45:020.55:400.77:116:46Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:104.811:384.35:310.56:180.97:126:45Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:334.86:010.56:571.07:136:44Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:074.312:154.96:350.67:431.07:136:42Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:534.31:074.97:190.68:401.17:146:41Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:554.22:104.98:160.69:431.07:156:40Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:154.33:304.99:280.610:460.87:166:39Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:294.44:525.010:430.511:450.67:176:37Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:354.66:025.111:520.37:176:36Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:394.87:055.212:420.312:560.17:186:35Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:395.18:025.21:360.01:56-0.17:196:34Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:345.48:555.32:28-0.22:54-0.37:206:33New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:275.59:465.23:18-0.43:49-0.37:216:31New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:205.610:375.04:08-0.44:42-0.37:216:30New Moon21Thu
22Fri11:145.511:304.94:57-0.45:35-0.27:226:29Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:095.45:45-0.36:260.07:236:28Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:254.71:055.36:33-0.17:170.27:246:27Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:214.52:015.17:230.28:110.47:256:26First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:184.52:575.08:170.49:060.67:266:25First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:144.43:504.99:150.610:010.67:276:24First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:084.54:414.810:120.710:540.67:276:23First Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:004.55:314.811:080.611:450.57:286:22Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:534.66:214.812:020.67:296:21Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:444.77:104.812:320.412:530.57:306:20Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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