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 3h 00m 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 - Apr 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:324.711:005.14:34-0.94:53-0.86:577:33Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:244.511:555.15:27-0.85:40-0.76:567:33Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:194.46:19-0.76:28-0.56:547:34Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:525.01:164.27:12-0.57:19-0.36:537:35Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:514.82:154.18:08-0.28:15-0.16:527:36Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:514.73:144.09:070.09:160.16:507:36Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:504.54:124.110:060.110:180.26:497:37Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:464.55:074.211:020.111:170.26:487:38Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:414.46:024.311:560.06:477:39Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:354.46:564.412:140.112:47-0.16:457:39Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:264.57:474.61:070.01:34-0.16:447:40Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:134.58:334.71:57-0.12:19-0.16:437:41Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:574.59:164.82:44-0.13:01-0.16:417:42New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:384.49:574.83:29-0.13:40-0.16:407:42New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:184.310:344.74:12-0.14:160.06:397:43New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:564.211:074.64:530.04:490.16:387:44New Moon16Sun
17Mon11:324.011:264.65:320.15:180.26:367:45Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:043.96:090.25:450.26:357:46Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:263.86:450.46:160.36:347:46Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:523.87:240.56:550.36:337:47Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:424.51:423.88:110.67:440.46:327:48First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:364.52:523.99:090.68:480.56:317:49First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:404.54:024.010:110.510:050.46:297:49First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:574.55:064.211:110.311:190.36:287:50First Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:164.56:084.412:080.16:277:51Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:264.67:094.712:270.11:04-0.16:267:52Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:294.68:065.01:29-0.21:56-0.46:257:53Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:254.78:585.22:28-0.42:48-0.56:247:53Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:184.69:505.43:24-0.63:38-0.66:237:54Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:104.610:435.44:19-0.74:28-0.66:227:55Full Moon30Sun
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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