Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 41m at 10:46 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:25 pm (4.7 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 - Jan 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:474.45:043.911:22-0.211:33-0.57:175:13Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:544.56:103.912:24-0.47:175:14Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:564.77:113.912:31-0.71:22-0.67:175:15Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:544.88:064.01:28-0.92:17-0.77:175:16New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:484.89:004.02:22-1.03:10-0.87:175:17New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:424.89:544.03:15-1.04:00-0.87:175:17New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:344.710:474.04:06-0.94:48-0.77:175:18Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:254.511:413.94:55-0.85:34-0.67:175:19Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:144.35:44-0.66:19-0.47:175:20Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:343.91:024.26:33-0.37:06-0.37:175:21First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:263.91:514.07:26-0.17:54-0.27:175:22First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:183.92:393.98:210.18:42-0.17:175:23First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:093.93:283.89:180.29:30-0.17:175:24First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:594.04:173.710:130.210:19-0.17:165:25First Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:514.15:083.711:070.111:07-0.17:165:25Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:434.16:003.711:580.011:54-0.27:165:26Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:344.26:503.712:47-0.17:165:27Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:214.27:363.712:41-0.31:33-0.27:155:28Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:044.38:183.71:26-0.42:18-0.27:155:29Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:424.38:563.72:09-0.53:01-0.37:155:30Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:154.29:303.72:52-0.53:41-0.37:145:31Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:394.29:573.73:33-0.64:20-0.37:145:32Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:594.310:243.84:15-0.64:58-0.47:135:33Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:334.311:023.94:58-0.55:37-0.47:135:34Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:194.211:533.95:44-0.46:18-0.47:125:35Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:134.16:37-0.37:06-0.37:125:36Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:574.01:193.97:42-0.18:03-0.37:115:37Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:124.12:333.88:53-0.19:06-0.47:105:38Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:234.13:433.710:02-0.110:11-0.47:105:39Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:324.24:503.611:06-0.211:14-0.67:095:40Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:404.45:563.712:07-0.47:085:41Waning Crescent31Wed
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 2:05 pm — 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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