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 2h 34m 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 - Apr 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:514.14:203.810:130.610:000.76:587:32First Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:454.15:133.811:070.611:010.66:567:33First Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:394.16:073.911:580.611:590.56:557:34Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:344.16:594.112:470.46:547:34Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:254.27:494.212:530.31:330.36:527:35Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:104.28:334.41:450.22:160.16:517:36Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:504.39:124.52:340.02:580.06:507:37Full Moon7Sun
8Mon9:254.39:474.63:22-0.13:38-0.16:487:38Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:574.210:164.74:09-0.24:18-0.16:477:38Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:284.210:454.84:55-0.24:57-0.26:467:39Full Moon10Wed
11Thu11:054.111:224.85:42-0.25:38-0.16:457:40Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:524.06:31-0.16:22-0.16:437:41Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:114.812:533.97:230.07:120.16:427:41Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:184.72:073.88:210.28:140.26:417:42Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:424.63:193.99:240.29:250.26:407:43Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:564.54:254.010:260.210:350.26:387:44Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:014.65:274.211:250.011:400.06:377:44Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:024.66:284.412:21-0.16:367:45Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:014.67:254.712:41-0.21:13-0.36:357:46Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:534.78:174.91:38-0.32:03-0.46:337:47Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:414.69:055.12:32-0.42:50-0.56:327:48New Moon21Sun
22Mon9:264.69:505.13:23-0.43:35-0.46:317:48New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:104.510:335.14:11-0.44:17-0.36:307:49New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:544.311:155.04:58-0.34:58-0.16:297:50New Moon24Wed
25Thu11:384.211:574.85:42-0.15:350.16:287:51Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:244.06:240.16:100.36:277:51Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:394.61:123.97:070.36:440.56:267:52Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:244.42:023.87:510.57:200.66:247:53Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon2:134.32:543.88:380.78:060.86:237:54First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:064.23:463.89:290.89:070.86:227:55First Quarter30Tue
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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