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 (tomorrow) : 10:46 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 42m at 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 - Jul 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:424.71:074.16:56-0.27:030.26:048:27Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:324.62:004.17:410.07:530.46:058:27Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:204.42:524.28:270.18:460.66:058:27Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:094.33:424.39:140.29:420.76:058:26Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:574.24:314.410:000.210:370.76:068:26Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:454.15:204.510:460.211:310.66:068:26Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:344.16:104.611:320.26:078:26Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:244.07:004.712:240.612:190.26:088:26Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:154.07:484.71:150.41:050.16:088:25Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:043.98:334.82:040.31:510.16:098:25Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:493.99:134.82:510.22:370.06:098:25New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:313.99:494.83:360.23:220.06:108:24New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:113.910:184.84:200.14:070.06:108:24New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:484.010:444.85:030.04:52-0.16:118:24New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:264.011:184.85:45-0.15:38-0.16:128:23Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:114.16:26-0.16:260.06:128:23Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:054.81:054.27:10-0.17:180.16:138:22Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:014.72:074.47:57-0.28:190.26:148:22First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:074.63:094.58:50-0.29:250.36:148:21First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:144.44:104.79:47-0.210:310.36:158:21First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:174.35:094.910:45-0.311:350.26:168:20First Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:184.26:095.011:43-0.36:168:19Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:204.27:105.112:360.112:42-0.46:178:19Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:214.28:075.21:34-0.11:38-0.46:188:18Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:184.29:005.22:29-0.22:33-0.46:188:17Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:124.39:505.13:21-0.23:26-0.36:198:17Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:044.310:385.04:11-0.34:17-0.36:208:16Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:554.311:254.94:58-0.25:05-0.16:218:15Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:464.35:42-0.25:510.16:218:14Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:114.712:364.36:240.06:360.36:228:13Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:574.61:254.37:040.17:210.56:238:13Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 7:44 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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