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 3h 39m at 9:27 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:404.26:500.27:120.66:238:12Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:344.31:174.37:230.28:030.76:238:12First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:244.32:114.48:060.29:080.86:248:11First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:224.23:204.59:020.210:170.86:258:10First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:304.24:314.710:080.111:230.66:268:09First Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:424.15:414.811:170.16:268:08Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:554.26:495.012:250.412:24-0.16:278:07Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:054.37:515.21:240.11:27-0.36:288:06Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:084.58:475.32:20-0.12:27-0.46:298:05Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:064.69:415.33:13-0.43:24-0.66:298:04Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:024.810:335.34:04-0.64:20-0.66:308:03Full Moon11Mon
12Tue10:584.911:265.24:54-0.75:13-0.66:318:02Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:564.95:42-0.76:06-0.46:318:01Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:195.012:524.96:30-0.66:58-0.26:328:00Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:114.81:484.97:17-0.47:520.16:337:59Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:044.72:434.98:07-0.28:490.36:347:57Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:574.53:364.98:59-0.19:460.46:347:56Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:494.54:284.89:530.110:420.56:357:55Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:404.45:194.810:470.211:360.56:367:54Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:324.46:104.911:390.26:367:53Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:254.47:014.912:280.412:300.26:377:52Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:174.57:504.91:180.41:200.26:387:50Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:064.58:354.92:040.32:070.26:397:49New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:534.69:174.92:480.32:520.26:397:48New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:374.69:554.83:300.33:360.36:407:47New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:184.510:304.74:090.34:170.36:417:45New Moon26Tue
27Wed10:544.510:554.64:450.34:570.46:417:44Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:234.511:014.55:180.35:350.56:427:43Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:254.511:254.55:480.36:140.66:437:41Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:514.66:190.36:560.76:447:40Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:064.512:354.76:540.37:460.86:447:39First Quarter31Sun
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 12:35 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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