Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 12m at 8:32 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 2:38 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Sep 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:495.15:38-0.66:07-0.36:457:38Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:135.012:485.16:26-0.57:00-0.16:457:36Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:084.91:465.17:15-0.37:560.16:467:35Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:044.72:455.18:07-0.18:540.36:477:34Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:014.63:415.09:030.09:530.46:487:32Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:564.64:355.010:010.210:510.56:487:31Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:494.65:285.010:570.211:450.46:497:30Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:434.66:205.011:520.26:507:28Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:374.77:115.012:380.412:450.26:507:27Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:294.87:595.01:270.31:350.26:517:26Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:184.88:435.02:130.22:230.26:527:24New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:044.99:255.02:570.23:090.26:527:23New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:474.910:044.93:390.33:520.36:537:21New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:284.810:424.74:170.34:340.46:547:20New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:074.711:154.64:530.45:130.56:547:19Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:414.711:374.55:240.55:510.76:557:17Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:564.611:454.45:520.56:280.86:567:16Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:014.76:200.57:070.96:567:14Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:184.412:404.76:530.67:541.06:577:13First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:064.31:334.77:370.68:531.16:587:12First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:054.32:414.88:350.69:581.06:597:10First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:194.34:054.99:470.611:000.86:597:09First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:344.45:185.011:010.57:007:07Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:444.66:255.112:000.612:090.37:017:06Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:494.87:265.312:570.31:120.17:017:05Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:495.08:215.41:510.02:12-0.17:027:03Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:455.39:135.42:43-0.23:08-0.37:037:02Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:385.410:045.33:34-0.44:03-0.37:037:00Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:325.510:565.24:24-0.54:57-0.37:046:59Full Moon29Tue
30Wed11:275.411:505.05:13-0.45:49-0.27:056:58Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 11:35 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 52% 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 (52% 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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