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 4h 46m 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 - Sep 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:564.41:314.87:380.38:470.96:457:38First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:574.42:424.88:360.49:550.86:467:36First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:114.34:074.99:480.311:000.76:467:35First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:304.45:215.011:000.36:477:33Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:424.56:295.112:020.512:080.16:487:32Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:494.67:315.31:000.21:11-0.16:487:31Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:524.98:275.41:55-0.12:11-0.36:497:29Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:485.19:195.42:48-0.33:08-0.46:507:28Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:435.210:105.33:39-0.44:02-0.46:507:27Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:365.311:005.24:28-0.54:55-0.46:517:25Full Moon10Wed
11Thu11:305.311:515.05:15-0.55:46-0.26:527:24Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:245.26:02-0.36:370.06:527:22Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:434.91:185.16:48-0.17:280.36:537:21Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:354.72:115.07:350.18:210.56:547:20Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:284.63:054.98:250.49:160.76:557:18Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:214.53:564.89:190.510:110.86:557:17Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:134.54:474.810:130.611:040.86:567:15Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:054.65:384.911:070.611:550.76:577:14Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:574.66:294.912:000.66:577:13Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:494.77:194.912:440.612:500.56:587:11Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:394.88:054.91:300.51:390.56:597:10Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:264.88:474.92:130.52:250.46:597:08New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:104.99:254.82:540.43:100.47:007:07New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:494.99:594.73:340.43:540.47:017:06New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:234.810:244.64:110.44:360.57:027:04New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:444.810:374.64:460.45:180.57:027:03Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:524.911:044.65:200.46:000.67:037:01Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:245.011:464.55:560.46:440.77:047:00Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:115.06:350.47:340.87:046:59Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:394.51:105.07:230.48:330.87:056:57First Quarter30Tue
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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