Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 3:38 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 00m at 9:29 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Sep 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:014.48:334.92:010.61:570.46:457:37Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:484.49:134.92:440.62:430.46:467:36New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:304.59:494.83:250.53:270.46:467:35New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:094.510:194.74:030.54:090.56:477:33New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:424.510:394.64:370.54:490.66:487:32New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:034.510:524.55:090.55:290.76:487:31Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:174.611:224.45:380.46:100.86:497:29Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:504.76:080.46:540.96:507:28Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:054.412:364.86:440.47:471.06:517:26First Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:574.21:344.87:290.58:531.16:517:25First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:004.12:504.88:280.510:021.16:527:24First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:194.14:174.99:440.611:080.96:537:22First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:384.15:335.011:000.56:537:21Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:504.26:415.112:100.712:100.36:547:19Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:584.57:435.31:070.41:140.16:557:18Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:594.78:375.32:010.22:14-0.16:557:17Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:555.09:265.32:520.03:10-0.26:567:15Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:475.210:135.23:41-0.24:04-0.26:577:14Full Moon18Sun
19Mon10:385.311:005.14:27-0.34:55-0.16:577:12Full Moon19Mon
20Tue11:295.311:474.95:12-0.25:450.16:587:11Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:205.25:55-0.16:340.36:597:10Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:364.61:105.16:370.27:240.67:007:08Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:264.52:024.97:200.48:160.87:007:07Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:194.32:554.88:070.69:111.07:017:05Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:124.33:484.88:590.810:061.17:027:04Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:054.34:404.79:560.911:001.17:027:03Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:574.35:334.710:520.911:511.07:037:01Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:504.46:254.811:470.87:047:00Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:434.57:144.812:390.912:390.77:056:58Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:334.68:004.81:240.81:290.77:056:57Waning Crescent30Fri
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 12:33 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 New Moon (0% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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