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 4h 49m 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 - Aug 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:434.42:144.37:440.38:090.76:238:12Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:304.33:044.38:240.49:020.96:248:11Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:184.23:534.49:070.49:580.96:258:10Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:064.14:414.59:530.510:530.96:268:09Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:554.05:314.510:420.411:470.86:268:08Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:464.06:224.611:330.46:278:07Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:384.07:124.712:400.712:250.36:288:06Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:304.08:004.81:310.61:180.26:298:05Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:174.18:434.92:190.42:090.16:298:04New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:024.29:224.93:060.22:590.06:308:03New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:444.39:595.03:520.13:48-0.16:318:02New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:254.410:365.04:360.04:38-0.16:318:01New Moon12Sat
13Sun11:094.511:165.05:20-0.25:27-0.16:328:00Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:584.66:03-0.26:17-0.16:337:59Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:054.912:544.76:47-0.27:100.16:347:58Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:014.71:544.87:34-0.28:090.26:347:57First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:034.62:564.98:27-0.19:130.46:357:55First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:064.43:574.99:25-0.110:170.46:367:54First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:074.44:565.010:250.011:190.46:367:53First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:074.35:555.111:250.06:377:52Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:074.36:555.112:180.312:24-0.16:387:51Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:064.47:505.21:140.11:21-0.16:397:49Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:024.58:415.22:070.02:15-0.16:397:48Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:544.69:285.12:570.03:06-0.16:407:47Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:424.610:125.13:440.03:550.06:417:46Full Moon25Fri
26Sat10:304.610:554.94:290.04:420.16:417:44Full Moon26Sat
27Sun11:164.611:384.85:100.15:260.36:427:43Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:024.65:490.26:080.56:437:42Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:214.612:474.56:250.46:500.76:437:40Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:044.41:324.56:570.57:330.96:447:39Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:494.32:194.57:290.68:221.16:457:38Third Quarter31Thu
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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