Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 8:32 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 18m at 1:48 am (4.3 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 - Dec 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:404.21:064.46:330.27:190.36:585:02Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:334.21:574.37:250.48:090.46:595:02Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:264.22:474.38:200.58:580.47:005:02Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:184.23:364.29:160.69:470.47:015:02Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:094.34:264.110:110.510:350.37:025:02Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:004.45:164.111:050.411:220.27:035:02Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:514.56:064.111:570.37:035:02Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:414.66:534.112:070.112:460.27:045:02Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:274.67:374.112:520.01:340.17:055:02New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:084.68:174.01:35-0.12:200.07:065:02New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:454.68:534.02:18-0.23:05-0.17:075:02New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:184.69:254.03:01-0.33:48-0.17:075:03New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:434.69:544.03:44-0.34:31-0.27:085:03Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:114.610:334.04:27-0.35:15-0.27:095:03Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:554.611:264.05:13-0.36:00-0.27:095:03Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:544.56:03-0.26:49-0.27:105:04Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:334.11:064.47:02-0.17:44-0.27:115:04First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:464.22:154.48:09-0.18:42-0.37:115:04First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:534.33:174.39:16-0.19:41-0.47:125:05First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:554.44:174.310:21-0.210:39-0.67:125:05Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:564.65:174.211:22-0.311:35-0.77:135:06Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:574.76:164.212:21-0.57:135:06Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:544.87:114.312:30-0.81:16-0.67:145:07Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:474.98:024.31:23-0.92:08-0.77:145:07Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:364.88:524.32:14-0.92:59-0.77:155:08Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:244.79:404.23:03-0.83:46-0.67:155:09Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:104.610:294.13:50-0.74:32-0.57:155:09Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:564.411:184.04:35-0.55:15-0.47:165:10Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:424.35:18-0.35:57-0.27:165:11Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:073.912:284.16:01-0.16:380.07:165:11Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:573.91:154.06:460.17:250.17:175:12Third Quarter31Thu
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 5:10 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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