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 5h 13m at 10:46 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:43 am (4.0 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 - Feb 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:424.59:013.92:24-0.83:12-0.67:085:41Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:234.59:444.03:13-0.93:58-0.77:075:42Full Moon2Wed
3Thu10:054.510:314.14:02-1.04:42-0.87:075:43Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:524.411:234.14:52-1.05:27-0.87:065:44Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:454.35:43-0.86:14-0.77:055:45Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:214.212:424.16:38-0.67:05-0.67:045:46Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:234.21:434.07:40-0.48:01-0.57:035:47Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:264.22:443.88:44-0.39:01-0.57:025:48Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:274.23:443.89:48-0.310:01-0.57:025:49Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:284.34:433.710:49-0.311:00-0.57:015:50Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:294.35:423.811:47-0.411:58-0.67:005:51Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:274.46:393.912:41-0.56:595:52Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:204.47:314.012:52-0.71:32-0.66:585:53New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:084.58:194.11:43-0.72:20-0.66:575:54New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:534.49:044.12:31-0.73:05-0.66:565:55New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:354.49:484.13:17-0.73:47-0.56:555:56New Moon16Wed
17Thu10:174.310:314.03:59-0.64:26-0.46:545:57Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:574.111:124.04:40-0.45:01-0.36:535:58Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:374.011:533.95:19-0.25:33-0.16:525:58Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:183.85:570.06:020.06:505:59Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:323.81:003.66:380.26:310.16:496:00First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:133.81:463.57:250.47:080.16:486:01First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:583.82:363.58:230.57:590.26:476:02First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:493.83:283.49:250.59:030.26:466:03First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:453.84:223.510:250.410:100.16:456:04First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:463.95:193.611:220.211:15-0.16:436:05Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:474.16:153.812:170.06:426:06Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:434.37:074.012:15-0.31:08-0.26:416:06Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:334.47:554.21:11-0.61:57-0.46:406:07Full Moon29Tue
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 1:44 am — 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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