Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:32 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 50m at 1:48 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Mar 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:123.91:563.58:000.47:410.26:396:08Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:143.92:553.59:030.48:490.26:386:09Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:243.93:553.610:050.310:010.16:366:10Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:294.04:563.711:050.211:09-0.16:356:10Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:344.25:563.912:01-0.16:346:11Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:334.36:524.112:10-0.312:54-0.36:336:12Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:254.57:434.41:08-0.61:45-0.66:316:13New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:144.78:324.62:03-0.82:34-0.86:306:14New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:024.79:214.72:56-1.03:23-0.96:296:15New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:524.710:124.83:49-1.04:10-1.06:276:15Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:434.511:064.84:41-1.04:57-0.96:266:16Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:384.45:33-0.95:45-0.86:256:17Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:044.71:344.27:27-0.67:37-0.67:237:18Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:044.62:334.18:24-0.48:33-0.47:227:19First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:054.53:314.19:24-0.29:33-0.27:217:19First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:044.44:284.110:24-0.110:34-0.17:197:20First Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:024.35:244.111:21-0.111:33-0.17:187:21Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:584.36:194.212:16-0.27:177:22Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:534.37:134.412:29-0.21:07-0.37:157:22Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:444.48:034.51:22-0.31:56-0.37:147:23Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:304.48:504.62:11-0.42:41-0.47:127:24Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:134.49:334.62:58-0.43:23-0.37:117:25Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:544.410:154.63:42-0.44:03-0.37:107:26Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:334.310:544.64:25-0.34:40-0.17:087:26Full Moon24Thu
25Fri11:114.111:304.55:04-0.25:120.07:077:27Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:454.011:584.45:42-0.15:410.17:067:28Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:133.96:180.16:060.27:047:29Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:273.86:540.26:350.27:037:29Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:214.312:583.87:340.47:120.37:027:30Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:044.31:493.88:230.58:020.37:007:31Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:594.32:563.89:240.59:090.46:597:32Third 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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