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 : 9:27 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 33m at 2:51 am (4.2 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 - Nov 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:194.64:524.910:360.311:160.17:316:19First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:214.84:515.010:400.211:11-0.16:325:18Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:215.05:485.011:410.06:335:17Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:195.26:425.012:05-0.212:38-0.16:345:16Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:135.37:335.012:57-0.41:33-0.26:355:15Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:045.48:214.91:46-0.42:25-0.26:365:14Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:515.49:084.82:34-0.43:15-0.26:365:13Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:385.39:564.73:21-0.34:03-0.16:375:13Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:255.110:444.54:05-0.14:490.16:385:12Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:124.911:344.44:480.15:330.36:395:11Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:004.75:290.36:180.56:405:10Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:244.312:504.66:110.57:040.76:415:10Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:164.21:404.56:570.77:520.86:425:09Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:094.22:314.47:500.88:410.86:435:08Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:004.33:204.38:470.89:300.76:445:08Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:514.34:094.39:450.810:180.66:455:07Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:424.44:594.310:410.711:060.56:465:07Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:334.55:484.311:350.611:520.36:475:06Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:234.66:354.312:280.46:485:06Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:084.87:194.312:380.21:180.36:495:05New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:504.87:594.31:230.12:070.26:505:05New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:284.98:364.32:08-0.12:550.06:515:04New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:034.99:144.32:54-0.23:420.06:515:04New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:405.09:564.33:41-0.24:30-0.16:525:04Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:254.910:484.24:28-0.25:17-0.16:535:03Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:234.811:524.25:17-0.26:07-0.16:545:03Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:294.86:11-0.17:00-0.16:555:03Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:014.31:354.77:110.07:56-0.16:565:02First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:074.32:364.68:170.08:54-0.16:575:02First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:084.53:334.69:220.09:51-0.36:585:02First Quarter30Sun
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 6:09 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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