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 4h 21m 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 - Sep 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:364.89:595.03:350.03:460.06:457:37New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:224.810:414.94:180.04:320.16:467:35New Moon2Fri
3Sat11:074.811:224.84:590.15:150.36:477:34Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:514.75:370.35:560.56:477:33Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:034.612:354.66:110.46:360.76:487:31Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:444.41:194.66:420.57:160.96:497:30Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:274.32:044.57:120.68:011.06:497:29First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:124.22:514.57:450.78:531.16:507:27First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:014.13:404.58:310.79:501.16:517:26First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:524.14:304.69:300.710:471.16:517:25First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:444.25:224.710:360.711:430.96:527:23Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:374.36:154.811:400.66:537:22Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:334.47:095.012:370.712:410.46:547:20Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:274.67:595.11:290.41:380.26:547:19Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:174.88:465.22:190.22:340.06:557:18Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:055.09:315.33:080.03:28-0.16:567:16Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:525.110:185.23:56-0.24:21-0.26:567:15Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:425.211:085.14:44-0.35:14-0.26:577:13Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:365.25:31-0.36:06-0.16:587:12Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:025.012:355.26:19-0.37:000.16:587:11Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:004.81:385.27:09-0.17:570.36:597:09Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:004.72:405.18:030.08:560.47:007:08Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:014.63:405.19:030.29:570.57:007:06Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:594.64:375.110:040.210:550.47:017:05Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:564.75:335.111:040.311:510.47:027:03Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:514.86:275.112:010.27:037:02Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:464.97:185.112:430.312:550.27:037:01Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:385.08:065.11:330.21:470.27:046:59Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:275.18:505.12:200.12:360.27:056:58New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:135.19:325.03:040.13:220.27:056:57New Moon30Fri
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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