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 1h 21m at 1:50 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:28 am (3.9 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 - Jul 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:473.98:305.12:070.11:59-0.46:048:27New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:474.09:275.13:03-0.12:58-0.46:048:27New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:454.110:235.13:57-0.33:54-0.56:058:27New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:434.211:185.04:49-0.34:48-0.46:058:26New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:404.25:37-0.45:40-0.36:068:26Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:104.812:364.36:24-0.36:31-0.16:068:26Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:594.71:314.37:09-0.27:220.16:078:26Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:474.52:234.47:55-0.18:150.46:078:26First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:344.33:144.58:410.09:100.56:088:25First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:224.24:034.69:280.110:070.66:088:25First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:104.14:514.610:150.211:010.66:098:25First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:584.05:404.711:020.211:550.66:108:24Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:483.96:314.711:500.26:108:24Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:403.97:224.812:460.512:370.26:118:24Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:313.98:104.81:350.41:250.26:118:23Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:193.98:544.82:220.42:110.26:128:23Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:033.99:344.73:070.32:560.26:138:22Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:443.910:104.73:500.33:390.26:138:22Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:203.910:384.74:300.24:210.26:148:21Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:503.910:584.65:080.15:030.26:158:21Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:164.111:234.65:440.15:450.26:158:20Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:514.26:200.06:300.36:168:20Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:034.612:384.46:57-0.17:210.56:178:19Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:524.41:354.57:38-0.18:230.66:178:18Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:514.32:424.68:28-0.19:330.76:188:18Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:004.13:534.79:280.010:420.66:198:17Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:114.05:014.810:330.011:480.56:198:16Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:203.96:104.911:39-0.16:208:15Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:284.07:185.012:500.412:44-0.26:218:15Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:334.18:195.11:480.21:45-0.36:228:14Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:334.29:145.12:430.02:43-0.36:228:13New Moon31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658501)

Common Questions About Orton Point, NC Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Orton Point, NC today?

Slack tide in Orton Point, NC is approximately 4:39 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 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA