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 2h 58m 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 - Mar 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:424.111:094.45:19-0.55:27-0.56:396:08Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:354.06:09-0.46:14-0.46:386:09Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:084.412:423.97:07-0.27:10-0.36:376:09Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:264.31:583.88:10-0.18:16-0.26:366:10Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:424.33:073.89:15-0.19:25-0.26:346:11Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:504.34:123.910:17-0.210:30-0.36:336:12Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:554.45:154.111:16-0.311:32-0.56:326:13Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:574.46:164.312:12-0.56:306:14Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:534.57:114.512:30-0.71:04-0.76:296:14Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:434.69:014.61:24-0.82:53-0.87:287:15New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:294.69:484.73:16-0.83:39-0.87:267:16New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:134.510:334.74:05-0.84:24-0.77:257:17New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:564.411:174.64:51-0.75:05-0.67:247:18New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:394.35:36-0.55:44-0.47:227:18Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:004.512:234.16:18-0.36:20-0.27:217:19Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:434.41:094.07:010.06:540.07:207:20Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:284.21:573.87:450.27:290.27:187:21First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:164.12:483.88:330.48:110.47:177:21First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:084.03:403.79:260.59:070.57:167:22First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:013.94:323.810:200.610:110.57:147:23First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:553.95:253.811:140.511:130.47:137:24First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:494.06:183.912:060.47:117:25Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:424.07:104.112:120.312:560.27:107:25Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:324.17:594.31:080.11:430.07:097:26Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:174.28:424.52:01-0.12:28-0.17:077:27Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:574.39:224.62:52-0.33:13-0.37:067:28Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:354.39:594.83:41-0.43:57-0.47:057:28Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:144.310:374.94:30-0.54:41-0.57:037:29Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:564.311:204.95:19-0.55:25-0.57:027:30Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:464.26:09-0.56:12-0.47:017:31Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:144.812:454.17:00-0.37:02-0.36:597:31Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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