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 5h 47m at 11:40 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:33 am (3.9 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 - Jan 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:044.12:294.28:06-0.28:35-0.47:175:13First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:584.13:184.19:05-0.19:27-0.47:175:14First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:504.24:074.010:030.010:17-0.47:175:15First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:424.34:583.910:58-0.111:06-0.47:175:16Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:344.35:493.911:51-0.111:54-0.47:175:16Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:254.46:383.912:41-0.27:175:17Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:124.47:263.812:40-0.41:29-0.27:175:18Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:574.48:103.81:24-0.42:14-0.27:175:19Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:394.48:533.82:07-0.42:57-0.27:175:20Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:184.39:323.72:47-0.33:37-0.17:175:21Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:524.210:083.63:25-0.34:15-0.17:175:22Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:174.110:353.64:01-0.34:490.07:175:22Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:244.010:493.64:36-0.25:210.07:175:23Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:504.011:183.65:11-0.25:520.07:175:24Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:314.05:52-0.16:270.07:165:25Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:033.712:213.96:420.17:11-0.17:165:26Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:593.81:203.87:470.28:06-0.17:165:27Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:063.92:283.79:040.29:11-0.27:155:28Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:214.03:423.610:170.110:18-0.37:155:29Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:364.24:573.611:24-0.111:24-0.57:155:30Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:494.46:073.612:25-0.37:145:31Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:554.67:103.812:27-0.71:23-0.57:145:32Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:554.78:073.91:26-0.92:18-0.77:135:33New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:504.89:024.02:23-1.13:10-0.97:135:34New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:444.89:574.13:17-1.23:59-1.07:125:35New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:364.710:514.14:09-1.24:47-0.97:125:36Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:274.511:454.15:00-1.05:33-0.97:115:37Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:164.35:50-0.86:19-0.77:105:38Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:394.11:054.16:42-0.57:06-0.57:105:39First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:324.11:544.07:37-0.37:55-0.47:095:40First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:254.12:443.88:35-0.18:46-0.27:085:41First Quarter31Thu
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 2:36 am — 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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