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 4m 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 - Jan 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:494.48:043.81:13-0.32:07-0.27:175:13Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:274.48:433.81:58-0.52:53-0.37:175:14Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:014.59:203.82:43-0.63:37-0.47:175:14Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:324.59:563.83:28-0.64:21-0.47:175:15Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:064.510:383.84:14-0.75:04-0.47:175:16Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:504.511:293.95:01-0.75:49-0.47:175:17Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:444.45:51-0.66:36-0.47:175:18Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:303.912:484.36:47-0.47:29-0.47:175:18Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:364.01:554.17:52-0.38:26-0.47:175:19Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:414.12:584.08:59-0.29:25-0.57:175:20Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:434.23:593.910:05-0.310:23-0.67:175:21Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:444.44:593.911:07-0.311:21-0.77:175:22Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:464.55:593.912:06-0.57:175:23Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:444.66:563.912:17-0.81:02-0.67:175:24Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:384.67:483.91:11-0.81:55-0.77:165:25New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:284.68:384.02:02-0.82:44-0.77:165:26New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:154.59:263.92:51-0.83:32-0.77:165:27New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:014.410:133.93:38-0.74:16-0.67:165:28New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:454.311:003.84:23-0.64:58-0.47:155:29Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:294.111:473.85:05-0.45:37-0.37:155:30Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:134.05:46-0.26:15-0.17:145:31Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:343.712:593.86:290.06:530.07:145:31Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:233.71:463.77:160.27:330.17:145:32First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:123.72:343.68:110.38:180.17:135:33First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:023.73:233.59:100.49:080.17:135:34First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:533.84:143.510:080.410:010.07:125:35First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:453.85:063.511:040.310:56-0.17:115:36Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:393.95:593.511:580.111:50-0.37:115:37Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:314.16:493.612:49-0.17:105:38Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:184.27:363.712:43-0.41:39-0.37:105:39Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:024.48:193.81:34-0.62:26-0.57:095:40Full Moon31Mon
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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