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 42m 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 - May 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:154.58:405.02:06-0.12:21-0.26:217:56Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:594.59:225.02:54-0.23:04-0.26:207:56New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:414.410:035.03:40-0.13:44-0.16:197:57New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:224.310:414.94:25-0.14:210.06:187:58New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:044.111:174.85:060.04:550.26:177:59New Moon5Sat
6Sun11:454.011:484.65:460.25:250.36:167:59Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:253.86:240.35:540.46:158:00Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:024.51:053.87:010.56:260.56:158:01Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:204.41:483.77:400.67:050.56:148:02Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:014.42:363.88:250.77:550.66:138:03First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:544.33:283.99:170.69:000.76:128:03First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:594.34:214.010:120.610:140.66:118:04First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:094.35:164.211:070.411:250.56:118:05First Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:154.36:124.512:020.26:108:06Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:204.37:084.712:310.312:550.06:098:06Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:214.48:025.01:320.11:47-0.26:088:07Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:164.48:535.22:30-0.22:39-0.46:088:08Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:094.49:435.33:26-0.33:30-0.46:078:09Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:034.310:375.34:20-0.54:22-0.56:068:09Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:594.211:355.25:14-0.55:14-0.46:068:10Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:004.16:06-0.46:06-0.36:058:11Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:355.11:024.16:58-0.37:00-0.16:058:11Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:374.92:044.17:51-0.27:570.16:048:12Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:364.83:034.28:47-0.18:590.26:048:13Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:324.73:594.39:42-0.110:010.36:038:13Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:244.64:534.510:36-0.111:000.36:038:14Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:144.55:454.611:27-0.111:560.26:028:15Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:044.46:374.812:16-0.26:028:15Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:544.47:264.912:500.11:02-0.26:028:16Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:424.38:135.01:400.11:47-0.26:018:17Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:284.38:565.02:290.02:29-0.16:018:17New Moon31Thu
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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