Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 10m at 10:36 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:58 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - May 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:214.82:514.38:38-0.28:500.16:217:55Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:214.73:504.49:35-0.29:540.16:207:56Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:174.64:474.610:31-0.210:550.16:197:57Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:114.65:414.711:25-0.311:540.06:187:58Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:044.56:354.912:17-0.36:187:58Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:554.57:275.012:49-0.11:06-0.36:177:59Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:454.58:155.11:42-0.11:53-0.36:168:00Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:314.48:595.12:31-0.22:38-0.36:158:01New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:164.49:415.13:19-0.23:20-0.26:148:01New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:594.310:215.04:04-0.14:010.06:138:02New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:424.211:004.84:470.04:380.16:128:03New Moon11Sat
12Sun11:254.111:364.75:280.15:130.26:128:04Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:084.06:060.25:450.36:118:04Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:054.512:503.96:430.46:170.46:108:05Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:144.41:333.97:190.56:530.56:098:06Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:424.32:193.97:570.57:390.66:098:07First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:284.33:084.08:420.58:380.76:088:07First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:254.23:594.19:340.59:500.76:078:08First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:314.24:504.310:290.311:010.66:078:09First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:374.25:444.511:240.26:068:10Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:434.26:404.812:060.412:200.06:058:10Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:484.27:365.01:080.21:15-0.26:058:11Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:494.28:295.22:060.02:10-0.36:048:12Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:444.39:215.33:02-0.23:04-0.46:048:12Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:394.310:145.33:56-0.43:58-0.56:038:13Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:354.311:115.34:49-0.54:51-0.56:038:14Full Moon26Sun
27Mon11:354.35:40-0.65:44-0.56:028:14Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:095.112:364.36:31-0.66:38-0.36:028:15Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:085.01:374.47:22-0.57:33-0.26:028:16Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:054.92:364.48:15-0.48:320.06:018:16Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:004.73:324.69:09-0.39:330.16:018:17Third Quarter31Fri
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 1:17 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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