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 2h 08m 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 - Dec 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:154.510:403.93:580.14:500.36:595:02Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:184.411:003.94:310.15:240.47:005:02Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:434.411:233.95:060.25:590.47:015:02Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:264.45:460.26:370.47:025:02Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:084.012:174.46:350.37:240.37:025:02Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:074.11:174.37:370.48:190.27:035:02Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:184.22:264.38:510.49:200.17:045:02Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:264.43:364.210:030.310:20-0.17:055:02Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:324.64:464.211:100.111:21-0.37:065:02Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:384.75:544.212:12-0.17:065:02Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:414.96:564.212:20-0.51:11-0.37:075:03Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:395.17:534.31:17-0.72:07-0.57:085:03New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:355.18:484.32:13-0.83:01-0.67:085:03New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:305.19:444.33:07-0.93:53-0.77:095:03New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:264.910:414.34:00-0.94:43-0.77:105:04Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:204.811:394.24:52-0.75:32-0.67:105:04Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:144.65:43-0.56:20-0.47:115:04Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:364.21:064.46:36-0.37:10-0.37:125:05First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:314.21:574.37:32-0.18:02-0.27:125:05First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:264.22:474.18:300.18:53-0.17:135:06First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:184.33:364.19:280.29:44-0.17:135:06First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:094.34:264.010:230.110:33-0.17:145:07Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:014.45:174.011:170.111:22-0.27:145:07Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:524.46:084.012:070.07:145:08Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:424.56:574.012:09-0.212:56-0.17:155:08Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:294.57:434.012:54-0.31:42-0.17:155:09Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:124.58:263.91:37-0.32:26-0.27:165:10Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:524.49:063.92:19-0.33:07-0.27:165:10Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:274.39:433.82:59-0.33:46-0.17:165:11Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:534.310:133.83:37-0.34:23-0.17:165:12Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:014.24:15-0.34:58-0.17:175:12Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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