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 : 11:40 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 26m at 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 - Aug 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:234.010:324.74:260.24:160.16:238:12New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:574.110:484.75:050.24:570.26:248:11Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:244.111:114.75:420.25:390.26:258:10Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:504.211:504.76:170.16:220.36:258:09Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:334.46:540.17:110.46:268:08Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:394.61:284.57:360.18:100.56:278:07First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:364.52:364.68:250.19:180.66:288:06First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:434.33:464.89:230.110:270.66:288:05First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:554.24:524.910:280.011:330.56:298:04First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:054.25:595.011:320.06:308:03Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:134.27:055.112:350.312:36-0.16:318:02Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:194.28:065.21:340.11:37-0.26:318:01Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:194.49:025.32:29-0.12:35-0.36:328:00Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:164.59:545.23:22-0.23:30-0.46:337:59Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:104.610:445.24:12-0.34:23-0.36:337:58Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:034.611:325.05:00-0.35:14-0.26:347:57Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:564.65:45-0.26:020.06:357:56Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:194.812:474.66:28-0.16:500.26:367:54Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:064.71:374.67:100.17:390.56:367:53Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:544.52:274.67:520.28:310.76:377:52Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:424.43:174.68:360.49:260.86:387:51Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:324.34:074.79:230.510:200.96:387:50Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:224.24:574.710:120.611:140.96:397:48Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:124.25:484.711:030.66:407:47Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:044.26:394.812:060.811:55 AM0.56:417:46Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:564.27:304.812:560.712:460.56:417:45Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:474.38:164.91:440.61:360.46:427:43Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:334.38:574.92:290.52:240.36:437:42New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:154.49:334.93:120.43:100.26:437:41New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:534.510:034.93:540.33:560.26:447:39New Moon30Thu
31Fri10:274.510:284.94:340.24:410.26:457:38New Moon31Fri
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 8:32 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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