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 4h 05m 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 - Mar 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:204.68:414.42:05-0.82:45-0.66:396:08Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:054.69:284.52:57-1.03:32-0.86:376:09Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:524.610:174.63:49-1.04:18-0.96:366:10Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:414.511:104.64:40-1.05:04-0.86:356:11Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:344.35:32-0.85:51-0.76:336:11Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:074.612:314.16:27-0.66:41-0.56:326:12Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:084.51:304.07:25-0.47:37-0.36:316:13Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:094.42:303.98:27-0.28:38-0.26:306:14Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:104.43:293.99:29-0.19:40-0.26:286:15Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:094.34:273.910:28-0.110:40-0.26:276:16Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:084.35:244.011:24-0.211:37-0.36:266:16Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:054.47:204.11:16-0.37:247:17Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:574.48:114.31:31-0.32:06-0.37:237:18Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:434.58:574.42:21-0.42:51-0.47:227:19New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:264.59:414.53:09-0.43:35-0.47:207:20New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:074.410:234.53:53-0.44:15-0.37:197:20New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:474.311:024.44:36-0.34:51-0.27:177:21New Moon17Fri
18Sat11:264.211:394.35:16-0.25:24-0.17:167:22Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:034.05:54-0.15:530.07:157:23Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:094.312:393.86:310.16:180.17:137:23Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:224.21:123.77:080.36:450.27:127:24Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:384.21:463.67:490.57:220.27:117:25First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:184.22:363.68:410.68:120.37:097:26First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:124.23:373.69:430.69:160.47:087:26First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:194.14:383.710:460.510:320.37:077:27First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:404.25:393.911:460.411:440.17:057:28Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:574.36:404.112:420.17:047:29Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:044.47:374.412:49-0.11:36-0.17:027:30Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:024.68:304.61:49-0.42:27-0.47:017:30Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:534.79:194.92:46-0.63:17-0.67:007:31Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:424.710:095.03:41-0.84:05-0.76:587:32Full Moon31Fri
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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