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 1h 36m 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 - Feb 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:374.06:16-0.36:30-0.47:085:42Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:124.112:373.97:15-0.27:24-0.47:075:43Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:244.11:523.78:23-0.18:30-0.47:065:44Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:474.13:103.79:31-0.19:39-0.47:065:45Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:004.24:203.710:36-0.210:45-0.57:055:46Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:094.35:273.811:37-0.411:48-0.77:045:47Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:154.46:314.012:34-0.67:035:48Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:144.67:284.212:47-0.91:28-0.87:025:49New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:064.68:204.31:42-1.12:19-1.07:015:50New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:554.69:104.42:35-1.13:07-1.07:005:51New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:414.69:594.43:25-1.13:53-1.06:595:52New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:264.410:474.44:13-1.04:37-0.96:585:52Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:114.311:344.35:00-0.85:18-0.76:575:53Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:574.15:45-0.55:58-0.56:565:54Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:214.212:443.96:31-0.26:38-0.26:555:55Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:104.11:333.87:210.07:210.06:545:56First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:014.02:243.78:140.28:100.16:535:57First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:533.93:163.69:090.39:040.26:525:58First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:463.94:083.610:040.310:000.16:515:59First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:403.95:023.710:570.310:550.06:506:00Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:343.95:553.811:480.111:49-0.16:496:01Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:274.06:453.912:360.06:486:02Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:134.17:324.012:39-0.21:21-0.16:476:03Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:554.28:134.11:28-0.42:04-0.36:456:03Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:314.28:504.22:15-0.52:46-0.46:446:04Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:034.29:224.33:00-0.63:26-0.56:436:05Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:304.29:514.43:46-0.64:06-0.56:426:06Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:014.210:244.44:32-0.64:46-0.66:416:07Waning Gibbous28Thu
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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