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 3h 29m 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 - Sep 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:574.610:574.85:120.15:270.26:457:37Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:304.711:364.85:510.16:140.36:467:35Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:154.86:300.17:050.56:477:34Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:264.61:134.97:130.18:030.66:477:33First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:284.52:264.98:050.29:080.76:487:31First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:424.33:385.09:070.310:140.76:497:30First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:544.34:455.010:140.311:170.66:507:29First Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:004.35:505.111:200.26:507:27Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:054.46:535.212:170.412:230.16:517:26Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:084.57:515.31:140.31:230.06:527:24Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:064.78:435.32:070.12:19-0.16:527:23Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:594.99:315.32:570.03:13-0.16:537:22Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:494.910:165.23:45-0.14:04-0.16:547:20Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:375.011:015.04:31-0.14:520.06:547:19Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:255.011:454.85:130.05:390.26:557:17Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:124.95:530.26:240.56:567:16Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:304.712:584.86:310.47:090.76:567:15Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:174.51:464.87:080.67:560.96:577:13Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:054.32:364.77:450.78:471.16:587:12Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:564.23:274.78:280.89:411.26:587:10Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:484.24:184.79:200.910:351.26:597:09Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:394.25:094.710:170.911:271.17:007:08Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:304.36:014.711:150.87:017:06Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:224.36:524.812:181.012:110.77:017:05Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:134.57:394.91:060.81:050.67:027:03Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:014.68:215.01:520.61:560.47:037:02Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:444.78:595.02:360.42:460.37:037:01New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:234.99:335.03:190.33:360.27:046:59New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:595.010:075.04:010.24:250.27:056:58New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:355.110:444.94:430.15:140.27:066:56Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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