Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 13m at 8:11 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:584.54:514.410:570.111:190.36:217:55Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:144.55:564.611:56-0.16:207:56Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:224.66:594.912:260.012:52-0.36:197:57Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:254.67:585.11:28-0.21:47-0.56:187:58Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:224.78:525.32:26-0.42:39-0.66:177:59New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:164.69:455.43:22-0.63:31-0.76:167:59New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:104.610:385.44:16-0.74:23-0.76:158:00New Moon7Sat
8Sun11:044.511:325.25:09-0.75:13-0.66:158:01Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:004.46:00-0.66:02-0.46:148:02Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:285.012:574.36:50-0.46:53-0.26:138:02Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:244.91:534.37:41-0.27:450.16:128:03Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:194.72:494.38:340.08:420.36:118:04First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:124.53:434.49:280.19:400.46:118:05First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:044.44:354.510:200.110:370.56:108:05First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:544.45:264.611:100.111:320.46:098:06First Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:434.36:174.711:590.16:088:07Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:344.37:074.812:240.312:450.06:088:08Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:234.37:554.91:150.21:290.06:078:08Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:104.38:405.02:030.12:120.06:068:09Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:544.29:224.92:490.12:520.06:068:10Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:354.110:004.93:340.13:310.16:058:11Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:134.010:334.84:170.14:090.16:058:11Full Moon22Sun
23Mon10:473.910:524.74:580.14:450.26:048:12Full Moon23Mon
24Tue11:113.910:564.75:370.15:200.26:048:13Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:303.911:304.76:160.15:580.26:038:13Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:094.06:560.26:410.36:038:14Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:174.71:034.07:410.27:330.36:028:15Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:144.72:134.28:330.18:390.46:028:15Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:234.63:284.39:300.09:520.46:028:16Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:414.64:334.510:29-0.111:020.36:018:17Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:514.55:364.811:27-0.36:018:17Waning Crescent31Tue
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 10:59 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 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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