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 5h 28m 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 - Sep 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:074.910:305.04:02-0.14:220.06:457:37Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:534.911:134.84:440.05:080.26:467:36Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:384.811:554.65:230.15:510.46:477:34Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:224.76:000.36:330.66:477:33Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:394.51:074.76:340.47:160.86:487:31Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:254.31:544.67:060.58:021.06:497:30Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:134.22:434.57:410.68:521.16:497:29Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:034.23:344.58:260.79:471.26:507:27Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:544.14:244.69:220.710:411.16:517:26Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:454.25:154.610:240.711:351.06:517:25Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:374.26:064.711:250.66:527:23Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:294.46:574.812:260.812:240.56:537:22Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:214.57:444.91:160.61:200.46:547:20Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:084.78:275.02:030.42:140.26:547:19New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:534.99:075.02:490.23:070.16:557:18New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:355.19:475.03:350.03:590.06:567:16New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:195.210:304.94:20-0.14:500.06:567:15New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:065.211:184.85:06-0.15:420.16:577:13Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:025.25:52-0.16:340.26:587:12Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:154.71:045.26:410.07:290.46:587:11Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:194.52:105.17:340.18:280.56:597:09First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:264.53:155.18:340.29:300.67:007:08First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:294.54:155.19:380.310:300.57:007:06First Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:304.55:135.110:410.311:270.47:017:05Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:284.76:085.111:410.27:027:04Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:254.87:015.112:220.312:390.27:037:02Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:204.97:515.11:130.21:330.17:037:01Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:115.18:365.12:010.12:240.17:046:59Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:585.29:195.02:470.13:120.17:056:58Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:425.210:014.93:300.13:590.27:056:57Full Moon30Sun
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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