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 3h 23m 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 - Jul 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:074.17:565.21:250.01:28-0.56:048:27Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:084.28:525.22:22-0.22:25-0.56:048:27Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:064.29:465.23:16-0.43:21-0.56:058:27Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:014.310:385.14:08-0.54:14-0.56:058:26Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:564.311:295.04:58-0.55:06-0.46:068:26Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:514.35:45-0.55:55-0.26:068:26Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:184.812:444.36:30-0.46:430.06:078:26Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:054.61:364.37:13-0.27:330.36:078:26Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:534.52:274.47:58-0.18:240.56:088:25Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:414.33:174.48:430.09:190.66:088:25Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:294.24:064.59:290.110:140.76:098:25Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:184.14:554.610:160.211:080.76:108:24Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:074.15:454.611:040.26:108:24Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:584.06:364.712:010.611:52 AM0.26:118:24Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:504.07:264.712:520.512:410.16:118:23Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:404.08:134.71:410.41:290.16:128:23Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:274.08:554.72:270.32:160.16:138:22New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:114.09:324.73:120.23:020.06:138:22New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:514.110:034.73:550.13:470.06:148:21New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:284.110:264.74:370.04:320.06:158:21New Moon20Fri
21Sat11:024.210:514.75:17-0.15:170.06:158:20Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:374.311:304.75:56-0.16:040.16:168:19Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:224.46:36-0.26:530.26:178:19Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:184.61:194.57:18-0.27:500.36:178:18First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:174.52:264.68:07-0.28:540.46:188:18First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:264.33:334.79:05-0.110:010.46:198:17First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:384.24:364.810:07-0.211:050.46:198:16First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:444.25:394.911:10-0.26:208:15Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:494.26:425.012:070.212:12-0.36:218:15Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:534.27:425.11:060.11:12-0.36:228:14Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:534.38:365.12:02-0.12:09-0.46:228:13Full Moon31Tue
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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