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 3h 23m 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 - Jan 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:304.02:493.88:330.38:460.17:175:13First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:204.03:383.89:290.49:340.17:175:13First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:114.14:293.710:240.310:230.07:175:14Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:034.15:203.711:170.211:13-0.17:175:15Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:554.26:123.712:090.17:175:16Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:454.27:003.712:02-0.212:570.07:175:17Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:304.37:453.812:50-0.31:44-0.17:175:17Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:114.38:253.81:37-0.42:29-0.27:175:18Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:464.49:023.82:23-0.63:12-0.37:175:19Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:164.49:373.93:08-0.63:54-0.47:175:20Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:434.410:114.03:53-0.74:36-0.57:175:21Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:184.410:534.04:39-0.75:17-0.57:175:22Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:034.311:464.15:27-0.66:00-0.57:175:23Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:594.16:20-0.46:48-0.57:175:24Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:514.11:064.07:21-0.37:43-0.57:175:25Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:014.22:173.88:28-0.28:44-0.47:165:25Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:074.23:233.79:35-0.19:47-0.57:165:26Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:124.34:273.710:39-0.210:49-0.67:165:27Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:164.45:303.811:39-0.411:49-0.77:155:28Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:184.46:313.912:36-0.57:155:29Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:154.57:264.012:45-0.81:29-0.77:155:30New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:064.68:174.11:39-0.92:19-0.87:145:31New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:544.59:054.12:30-0.93:07-0.87:145:32New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:384.59:534.13:19-0.93:52-0.87:135:33New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:224.310:394.14:05-0.84:33-0.77:135:34Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:054.211:244.04:48-0.65:12-0.57:125:35Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:484.05:30-0.45:49-0.37:125:36Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:103.912:323.86:13-0.16:25-0.27:115:37Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:563.91:183.76:580.17:01-0.17:105:38First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:453.82:073.67:490.37:430.07:105:39First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:353.82:573.58:460.48:330.17:095:40First Quarter31Tue
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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