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 1h 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 - Apr 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:594.68:174.61:37-0.32:07-0.46:577:32Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:464.69:044.72:29-0.42:54-0.46:567:33New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:294.69:484.83:18-0.43:37-0.46:557:34New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:114.510:304.84:04-0.44:18-0.36:537:35New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:524.411:104.74:48-0.34:56-0.26:527:35New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:334.211:494.65:30-0.25:300.06:517:36Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:154.06:100.06:000.26:497:37Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:254.512:573.96:500.26:270.36:487:38Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:594.41:423.87:300.56:570.46:477:38Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:314.32:313.78:150.67:360.56:467:39First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:104.23:223.79:060.78:300.66:447:40First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:134.14:143.810:020.79:390.66:437:41First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:164.15:063.910:580.710:510.66:427:42First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:164.16:004.011:520.511:570.46:407:42Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:154.26:534.212:440.36:397:43Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:104.37:444.512:580.21:340.16:387:44Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:014.48:314.81:550.02:22-0.16:377:45Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:484.59:165.02:50-0.33:09-0.36:367:45Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:334.510:015.13:43-0.43:56-0.46:347:46Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:204.410:495.24:36-0.54:44-0.56:337:47Full Moon20Fri
21Sat11:124.311:425.15:28-0.55:31-0.46:327:48Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:094.26:20-0.46:21-0.36:317:48Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:425.01:114.17:13-0.37:14-0.16:307:49Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:464.92:154.08:10-0.18:130.16:297:50Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:514.73:184.19:090.09:180.26:277:51Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:524.64:174.210:080.110:220.26:267:52Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:504.65:144.311:050.011:230.26:257:52Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:454.56:104.511:58-0.16:247:53Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:384.57:044.712:210.112:49-0.26:237:54Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:284.57:544.91:150.01:37-0.26:227:55Waning Crescent30Mon
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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