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 5h 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 - Mar 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:243.83:053.58:570.58:320.26:396:08First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:223.83:583.59:560.59:420.26:386:09First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:203.94:533.610:530.410:480.06:366:10Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:204.05:493.811:470.211:50-0.26:356:10Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:164.16:424.012:38-0.16:346:11Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:064.37:304.312:47-0.41:27-0.36:336:12Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:524.48:164.51:41-0.62:14-0.56:316:13Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:354.59:014.72:34-0.83:00-0.76:306:14Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:194.49:474.83:26-0.93:46-0.86:296:15Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:074.410:384.84:17-0.94:32-0.86:276:15Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:594.26:09-0.86:19-0.77:267:16Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:344.712:574.17:01-0.67:09-0.57:257:17Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:354.61:594.07:58-0.38:05-0.37:237:18Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:394.53:013.98:58-0.29:07-0.27:227:19Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:424.44:023.99:59-0.110:11-0.17:217:19Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:424.45:014.010:59-0.111:13-0.17:197:20Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:404.35:594.111:55-0.27:187:21Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:374.46:554.312:12-0.212:48-0.37:177:22Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:294.47:484.51:07-0.31:38-0.47:157:22Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:174.48:354.61:59-0.42:24-0.47:147:23New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:014.59:204.72:48-0.43:08-0.47:137:24New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:424.410:014.73:34-0.43:48-0.47:117:25New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:224.310:414.74:18-0.44:26-0.37:107:25New Moon23Fri
24Sat11:024.211:184.64:59-0.35:01-0.17:087:26Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:414.011:514.45:38-0.15:310.07:077:27Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:193.96:160.15:580.17:067:28Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:134.312:563.86:520.36:260.27:047:29Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:214.31:343.77:310.57:010.27:037:29Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:564.22:193.78:160.67:470.37:027:30First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:454.23:153.79:110.68:470.47:007:31First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:484.14:133.810:120.610:020.46:597:32First Quarter31Sat
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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