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 3h 35m 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 - Mar 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:274.45:443.911:48-0.311:59-0.56:396:08Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:294.56:434.012:43-0.46:386:09Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:244.57:364.212:56-0.71:34-0.66:366:10New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:134.68:264.41:49-0.82:23-0.66:356:10New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:584.69:124.42:39-0.83:08-0.66:346:11New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:414.59:574.43:27-0.73:51-0.66:326:12New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:234.410:414.44:12-0.64:30-0.46:316:13Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:054.211:244.34:55-0.45:07-0.36:306:14Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:484.05:37-0.25:41-0.16:296:15Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:074.212:333.96:190.16:130.16:276:15Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:514.12:203.78:040.37:460.37:267:16First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:394.03:103.68:560.58:280.47:257:17First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:304.04:023.69:510.69:250.47:237:18First Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:233.94:543.610:470.610:290.47:227:19First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:183.95:473.711:420.511:330.37:217:19Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:144.06:413.812:350.47:197:20Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:084.17:324.012:320.11:250.27:187:21Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:574.28:194.11:28-0.12:120.07:167:22Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:414.49:024.32:20-0.32:57-0.27:157:22Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:204.59:414.53:11-0.43:42-0.47:147:23Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:584.510:204.64:01-0.64:25-0.57:127:24Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:384.411:014.74:50-0.65:08-0.57:117:25Full Moon22Thu
23Fri11:224.311:484.85:40-0.65:51-0.57:107:26Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:134.26:31-0.56:37-0.47:087:26Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:444.71:134.07:25-0.37:27-0.27:077:27Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:494.62:203.98:24-0.18:26-0.17:067:28Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:594.53:263.99:270.09:330.07:047:29Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:054.54:293.910:290.110:390.07:037:29Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:084.55:294.011:290.011:42-0.17:017:30Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:094.56:294.212:25-0.17:007:31Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat7:074.57:264.412:42-0.21:18-0.36:597:32Waning Crescent31Sat
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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