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 : 10:28 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 13m at 3:58 am (4.0 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 - Jan 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:194.210:503.94:52-0.35:32-0.17:175:13Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:014.211:353.95:33-0.26:09-0.27:175:14Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:514.26:22-0.16:52-0.27:175:15Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:314.012:504.07:230.07:47-0.27:175:16Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:414.12:003.98:350.18:52-0.37:175:16Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:004.23:183.89:470.09:58-0.47:175:17Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:134.34:313.810:54-0.111:02-0.57:175:18Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:234.45:413.811:56-0.37:175:19Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:294.66:454.012:04-0.712:54-0.67:175:20Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:294.77:434.11:03-0.91:50-0.87:175:21New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:244.88:374.21:59-1.12:42-0.97:175:22New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:164.89:304.22:53-1.23:32-1.07:175:22New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:064.710:234.23:44-1.24:20-1.07:175:23Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:564.611:154.24:34-1.05:06-0.97:175:24Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:444.45:23-0.85:51-0.87:165:25Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:074.212:324.26:12-0.56:36-0.67:165:26Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:594.11:204.07:03-0.37:22-0.47:165:27First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:504.02:103.97:570.08:11-0.27:165:28First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:424.03:003.88:530.19:01-0.17:155:29First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:334.03:513.79:480.19:52-0.17:155:30First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:254.04:433.710:420.110:43-0.17:145:31Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:184.05:353.711:340.011:33-0.27:145:32Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:114.16:273.812:24-0.17:135:33Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:004.17:153.812:22-0.31:11-0.27:135:34Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:454.28:003.81:09-0.41:55-0.27:125:35Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:264.28:403.91:54-0.52:37-0.37:125:36Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:004.29:163.92:37-0.53:17-0.47:115:37Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:284.19:463.93:19-0.63:55-0.47:115:38Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:434.110:053.94:00-0.64:32-0.57:105:39Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:074.110:334.04:42-0.55:08-0.57:095:40Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:474.111:174.15:26-0.45:46-0.57:095:41Waning 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 7:13 am — 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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