Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 48m at 11:45 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:08 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Nov 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:514.42:324.97:510.38:390.57:316:19First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:494.43:264.88:490.59:340.67:326:18First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:454.44:174.79:480.610:260.67:336:17First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:384.55:064.710:450.611:170.57:336:16First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:304.65:554.611:400.67:346:15Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:214.85:444.612:050.411:500.36:355:14Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:124.96:324.612:230.46:365:14Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:595.07:174.512:340.31:100.46:375:13Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:445.08:004.51:150.31:560.46:385:12Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:245.08:404.41:550.32:400.46:395:11Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:014.99:174.22:330.33:230.46:405:11Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:314.89:504.13:100.34:030.56:415:10Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:444.710:144.13:450.34:420.56:425:09Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:574.710:354.14:210.35:200.66:435:09Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:344.811:144.14:590.36:010.66:445:08Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:234.75:430.36:460.66:455:07Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:094.112:214.76:350.47:390.56:465:07Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:214.21:324.67:400.48:370.46:475:06Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:354.42:474.68:540.49:360.26:485:06Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:404.63:554.610:040.310:330.06:485:05Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:434.84:594.511:100.111:30-0.26:495:05Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:455.06:024.512:120.06:505:04Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:455.27:004.512:25-0.41:10-0.26:515:04New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:415.37:544.51:20-0.52:06-0.36:525:04New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:345.38:474.52:13-0.63:00-0.46:535:03New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:275.29:404.43:05-0.63:51-0.36:545:03New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:215.110:344.33:56-0.54:41-0.36:555:03Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:154.911:304.24:45-0.35:29-0.16:565:03Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:074.75:34-0.16:170.16:575:02Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:254.212:594.56:250.17:060.26:585:02First Quarter30Wed
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 2:26 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 30% 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 Waning Crescent (30% 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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