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 59m at 10:28 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:144.911:344.34:500.45:390.67:316:18Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:444.75:220.46:160.77:326:17Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:124.211:55 AM4.65:530.56:530.87:336:16Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:464.111:15 AM4.65:260.56:310.96:345:16Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:194.111:58 AM4.66:070.67:150.96:355:15Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:074.112:544.56:580.78:080.96:365:14Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:094.22:014.58:030.79:040.76:375:13Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:084.33:114.69:160.710:010.56:385:12Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:064.54:154.610:260.610:560.36:395:11Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:054.85:194.611:310.411:510.16:405:11Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:045.06:194.612:310.16:415:10Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:005.27:154.612:45-0.21:29-0.16:425:09New Moon12Mon
13Tue7:545.48:094.61:38-0.32:25-0.26:435:09New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:475.49:024.62:31-0.53:19-0.36:445:08New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:425.49:584.53:24-0.54:12-0.36:445:07Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:415.310:584.44:17-0.55:03-0.36:455:07Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:405.111:584.45:09-0.45:55-0.16:465:06Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:394.96:02-0.26:470.06:475:06Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:594.41:364.86:590.07:420.16:485:05First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:584.42:304.77:590.28:370.16:495:05First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:544.53:214.68:590.39:300.16:505:05First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:484.64:104.59:570.310:210.06:515:04Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri4:404.75:004.510:530.211:100.06:525:04Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:324.85:504.411:460.211:57-0.16:535:03Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:224.96:384.412:360.16:545:03Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:094.97:244.412:42-0.11:230.16:555:03Full Moon26Mon
27Tue7:534.98:084.31:25-0.12:090.16:565:03Full Moon27Tue
28Wed8:354.98:504.22:060.02:530.16:565:02Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:144.79:304.12:460.03:340.26:575:02Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:494.610:084.03:230.04:130.26:585:02Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 1:38 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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