Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 10:46 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 42m at 4:43 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Dec 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:044.23:144.59:240.310:060.16:595:02Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:084.44:224.510:330.211:03-0.17:005:02Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:114.65:284.511:390.011:59-0.47:015:02Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:134.96:294.512:40-0.37:025:02Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:115.17:264.512:53-0.61:37-0.47:035:02New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:055.28:194.41:47-0.72:33-0.67:035:02New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:595.29:134.32:40-0.83:27-0.67:045:02New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:545.210:084.33:32-0.84:18-0.67:055:02Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:505.011:054.24:23-0.75:09-0.57:065:02Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:464.85:14-0.55:58-0.37:065:02Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:034.112:414.66:05-0.36:49-0.27:075:03Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue1:004.01:344.56:59-0.17:420.07:085:03First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:574.02:264.37:570.18:340.07:095:03First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:514.13:164.28:550.29:260.07:095:03First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:434.24:054.29:520.310:150.07:105:04First Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:354.34:544.110:470.211:03-0.17:105:04Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:274.45:454.111:400.111:49-0.17:115:04Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:174.56:344.112:300.07:125:05Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:054.57:214.012:33-0.21:180.07:125:05Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:504.68:054.01:16-0.22:03-0.17:135:06Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:314.58:463.91:57-0.22:47-0.17:135:06Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:094.59:253.82:37-0.23:29-0.17:145:07Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:404.49:593.73:16-0.24:08-0.17:145:07Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:574.310:243.73:53-0.34:460.07:155:08Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:094.310:443.74:30-0.35:240.07:155:09Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:454.411:213.75:09-0.26:020.07:155:09Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:334.35:54-0.26:450.07:165:10Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:143.812:294.36:47-0.17:36-0.17:165:10Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:213.91:364.27:540.08:34-0.27:165:11Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:354.12:494.19:060.09:34-0.37:165:12Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:424.23:584.010:16-0.17:175:13Waning Crescent31Sun
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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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