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 4h 37m 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 - Feb 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:263.83:483.59:430.49:300.07:085:41First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:193.84:413.510:390.310:280.07:085:42Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:143.95:343.511:320.211:25-0.27:075:43Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:084.06:273.612:240.07:065:44Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:574.17:153.812:20-0.31:12-0.27:055:45Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:414.27:593.91:12-0.51:59-0.47:055:46Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:214.38:404.02:02-0.72:44-0.57:045:47Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:584.49:204.22:51-0.83:28-0.77:035:48Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:354.410:014.33:40-0.94:11-0.87:025:49Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:174.310:484.34:29-0.94:54-0.87:015:50Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:044.211:424.35:19-0.85:39-0.87:005:51Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:004.06:12-0.66:27-0.76:595:52Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:444.31:043.97:11-0.47:23-0.56:585:53Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:504.32:103.78:14-0.28:25-0.46:575:54Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:554.23:133.79:18-0.29:29-0.46:565:55Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:594.24:153.710:20-0.210:32-0.46:555:56Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:014.35:163.811:19-0.311:31-0.66:545:56Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:014.36:154.012:14-0.56:535:57Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:564.47:094.112:28-0.71:05-0.66:525:58Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:454.47:584.31:20-0.81:54-0.76:515:59New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:294.48:444.32:10-0.82:39-0.76:506:00New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:114.49:274.42:57-0.73:21-0.66:496:01New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:524.310:094.33:41-0.64:01-0.56:476:02New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:324.110:504.24:23-0.54:37-0.46:466:03Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:134.011:304.15:03-0.35:09-0.26:456:04Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:543.85:42-0.15:38-0.16:446:04Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:084.012:363.76:220.16:060.06:436:05Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:483.91:223.67:060.36:410.16:416:06First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:323.92:123.57:580.57:280.26:406:07First Quarter29Wed
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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