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 5h 58m 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 - Oct 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:464.42:334.98:250.59:370.87:066:56First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:114.43:595.09:380.510:390.67:076:55First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:254.65:075.110:490.411:390.47:076:53Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:324.76:105.211:550.27:086:52Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:364.97:105.212:360.212:570.07:096:50Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:365.28:055.31:30-0.11:55-0.17:106:49Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:315.48:565.32:22-0.32:50-0.27:106:48Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:235.59:455.23:12-0.43:44-0.37:116:46Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:135.510:345.14:01-0.44:36-0.27:126:45Full Moon9Thu
10Fri11:045.411:234.94:48-0.35:250.07:136:44Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:545.35:33-0.16:130.27:136:43Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:134.812:455.16:170.17:010.47:146:41Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:044.61:364.97:020.47:500.77:156:40Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:574.52:294.87:480.68:420.87:166:39Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:504.53:214.78:400.89:340.97:166:38Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:434.54:124.79:350.910:260.97:176:36Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:354.55:024.710:300.911:160.87:186:35Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:264.65:524.711:250.87:196:34Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:184.76:424.712:040.712:180.77:206:33Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:094.87:294.712:500.61:080.67:216:31Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:574.98:134.71:350.51:570.57:216:30Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:405.08:534.72:170.42:440.47:226:29New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:205.09:284.62:580.33:300.47:236:28New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:535.09:584.63:380.34:160.47:246:27New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:185.010:224.54:180.25:000.47:256:26New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:385.010:544.54:580.25:450.47:266:25Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:135.011:394.45:400.26:320.47:276:24Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:045.06:250.27:220.57:276:23Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:384.41:144.97:170.38:180.57:286:22First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:574.42:404.98:190.49:180.57:296:21First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:134.43:504.99:290.410:180.37:306:20First 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 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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