Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 11:45 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 02m at 4:49 pm (4.7 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 - May 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:304.45:344.511:280.211:580.36:217:55Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:424.46:354.812:25-0.16:207:56Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:494.47:345.01:020.01:20-0.36:197:57Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:514.48:305.32:02-0.22:14-0.46:187:58Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:474.49:235.42:59-0.43:06-0.56:177:59Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:414.410:165.43:54-0.53:59-0.66:167:59Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:364.311:125.34:47-0.64:51-0.56:158:00Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:344.35:39-0.65:43-0.46:158:01Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:105.112:344.26:30-0.46:35-0.36:148:02Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:085.01:334.27:21-0.37:290.06:138:02Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:054.82:314.38:14-0.18:260.26:128:03Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:594.63:274.49:080.09:260.36:118:04Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:514.54:204.510:010.010:250.46:118:05Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:414.45:114.610:530.011:210.46:108:05Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:304.46:024.711:420.06:098:06Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:204.36:534.812:150.312:29-0.16:088:07Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:094.37:414.91:060.21:14-0.16:088:08Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:574.38:265.01:550.11:570.06:078:08Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:424.29:095.02:420.12:380.06:068:09New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:264.19:484.93:270.13:180.16:068:10New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:074.110:234.84:100.13:550.16:058:11New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:464.010:494.74:500.24:310.26:058:11New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:213.910:524.65:290.25:060.26:048:12Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:483.811:154.66:060.35:420.26:048:13Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:103.96:420.36:210.36:038:13Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:504.07:210.37:070.46:038:14Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:454.61:494.18:050.38:040.46:028:15First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:434.62:584.38:570.29:150.56:028:15First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:494.54:044.59:550.110:290.46:028:16First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:004.45:064.710:53-0.111:380.36:018:17Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:104.36:094.911:52-0.26:018:17Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 8:17 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 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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