Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 21m at 1:41 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:13 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Dec 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:094.12:374.38:050.48:470.46:585:02Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:034.23:254.29:040.59:380.36:595:02Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:554.34:134.110:010.510:250.37:005:02Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:464.45:024.110:550.511:120.27:015:02Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:384.55:524.011:480.411:560.17:025:02Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:274.66:404.012:370.37:035:02Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:144.77:263.912:390.11:250.27:035:02New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:584.78:083.91:210.12:100.27:045:02New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:394.68:483.82:020.12:530.27:055:02New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:164.69:233.82:410.13:350.27:065:02New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:484.59:533.73:190.04:140.27:075:02New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:094.410:153.73:570.04:520.27:075:03Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:294.410:463.84:350.05:300.27:085:03Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:074.411:323.85:160.06:100.27:095:03Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:574.46:030.16:550.17:095:03First Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:303.912:584.37:000.27:460.07:105:04First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:384.12:054.28:100.28:42-0.17:115:04First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:474.23:114.19:230.29:40-0.27:115:04First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:524.44:144.010:320.110:39-0.47:125:05Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:564.65:194.011:360.011:38-0.57:125:05Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:014.76:213.912:37-0.27:135:06Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:034.97:204.012:36-0.61:34-0.37:135:06Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:004.98:144.01:32-0.72:29-0.47:145:07Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:544.89:084.02:27-0.83:21-0.57:145:07Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:484.710:024.03:20-0.74:10-0.47:155:08Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:404.610:563.94:10-0.74:58-0.47:155:09Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:314.411:503.94:59-0.55:44-0.27:155:09Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:194.25:47-0.36:29-0.17:165:10Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:433.91:084.06:370.07:150.07:165:10Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:363.91:563.97:310.28:020.17:165:11Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:283.92:453.88:280.48:480.07:175:12Third Quarter31Mon
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 4:57 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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