Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 31m at 11:33 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:58 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Apr 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:274.38:474.62:11-0.12:29-0.16:597:32New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:094.39:284.72:57-0.13:08-0.16:577:33New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:494.210:064.73:40-0.13:45-0.16:567:33New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:264.110:384.64:22-0.14:190.06:557:34New Moon4Mon
5Tue10:594.010:574.55:020.04:500.06:537:35Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:263.910:594.65:390.15:200.16:527:36Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:423.811:284.66:160.25:520.16:517:36Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:113.86:550.36:290.16:497:37Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:114.612:583.87:400.47:150.26:487:38First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:044.62:023.98:340.58:140.36:477:39First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:064.53:204.09:370.49:290.36:457:39First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:234.44:314.110:390.310:460.26:447:40First Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:454.45:364.411:380.111:560.06:437:41Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:574.56:404.712:35-0.16:427:42Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:024.57:405.01:01-0.21:29-0.46:407:42Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:004.68:355.22:01-0.42:21-0.56:397:43Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:544.59:275.32:57-0.63:12-0.66:387:44Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:454.510:185.33:52-0.74:02-0.76:377:45Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:374.411:115.24:45-0.64:51-0.66:357:45Full Moon19Tue
20Wed11:304.35:36-0.55:40-0.46:347:46Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:055.112:264.26:26-0.46:29-0.26:337:47Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:004.81:224.17:16-0.17:190.16:327:48Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:554.62:184.18:080.18:130.36:317:49Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:504.53:144.19:010.39:110.56:297:49Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:434.44:084.29:550.310:100.66:287:50Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:344.35:004.310:460.311:070.66:277:51Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:244.35:524.411:360.26:267:52Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:154.36:434.612:010.512:220.26:257:52Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:044.27:334.712:530.41:070.16:247:53Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:524.28:184.81:420.31:490.16:237:54Waning Crescent30Sat
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 2:45 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 20% 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 (20% 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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