Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 10:36 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 21m at 3:43 pm (4.6 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 - Feb 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:054.710:244.43:47-1.34:19-1.27:085:42Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:554.611:184.44:38-1.25:06-1.17:075:43Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:454.45:29-1.05:52-1.07:075:44Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:114.312:364.26:20-0.76:39-0.77:065:45Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:054.21:274.07:14-0.47:29-0.57:055:46First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:594.22:193.98:10-0.28:22-0.37:045:47First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:524.13:113.89:07-0.19:16-0.27:035:47First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:454.14:033.810:030.010:09-0.27:025:48First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:384.04:563.810:57-0.111:02-0.27:025:49Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:324.15:493.911:48-0.111:53-0.37:015:50Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:244.16:413.912:37-0.27:005:51Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:134.27:294.012:41-0.41:23-0.36:595:52Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:574.28:134.01:28-0.42:06-0.36:585:53Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:384.28:544.02:11-0.52:46-0.36:575:54Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:144.19:314.02:53-0.53:24-0.36:565:55Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:444.010:014.03:33-0.43:59-0.36:555:56Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:594.010:114.04:12-0.44:31-0.36:545:57Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:104.010:284.14:50-0.35:02-0.36:525:58Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:454.011:074.25:29-0.25:35-0.36:515:59Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:313.911:564.26:14-0.16:15-0.36:506:00Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:263.87:100.07:06-0.26:496:01Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:564.21:353.88:180.18:15-0.26:486:01Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:164.22:583.79:270.19:30-0.26:476:02Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:444.24:143.810:32-0.110:41-0.46:466:03Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:004.35:244.011:34-0.311:46-0.66:446:04Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:084.56:284.212:31-0.66:436:05Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:084.67:264.412:46-0.91:25-0.86:426:06Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:014.78:204.61:43-1.12:16-1.06:416:07New Moon28Fri
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 7:09 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 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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