Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 28m at 6:26 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:07 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Dec 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:414.54:034.69:480.010:23-0.36:595:02Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:384.64:584.510:48-0.111:15-0.47:005:02Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:344.85:514.511:45-0.27:005:02Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:274.96:414.512:06-0.512:39-0.37:015:02Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:175.07:294.412:55-0.51:30-0.37:025:02New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:035.08:154.41:42-0.52:19-0.37:035:02New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:475.08:594.32:26-0.43:06-0.37:045:02New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:304.99:424.13:09-0.33:50-0.27:045:02New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:124.710:264.03:50-0.24:32-0.17:055:02Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:544.511:103.94:270.05:110.17:065:02Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:364.411:533.85:020.15:490.37:075:02Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:184.25:350.26:270.47:075:03Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:393.71:014.16:110.47:060.47:085:03First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:263.71:474.06:560.57:500.47:095:03First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:153.72:344.07:550.68:390.47:095:04First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:053.83:223.99:040.69:310.27:105:04First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:544.04:133.910:100.510:250.17:115:04Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:464.15:073.911:120.311:19-0.17:115:05Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:414.36:034.012:110.17:125:05Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:354.56:564.012:13-0.31:07-0.17:125:05Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:254.77:474.11:06-0.52:01-0.37:135:06Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:144.88:364.11:59-0.72:54-0.57:135:06Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:044.99:284.12:52-0.83:45-0.67:145:07Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:584.810:244.13:44-0.94:35-0.77:145:08Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:554.811:244.14:36-0.95:25-0.77:155:08Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:554.65:29-0.86:16-0.67:155:09Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:244.112:544.56:24-0.67:09-0.57:155:09Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:254.11:514.47:24-0.48:04-0.57:165:10Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:244.22:464.38:26-0.39:00-0.57:165:11Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:214.33:394.29:28-0.39:54-0.57:165:11Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:164.44:314.110:27-0.310:46-0.57:175:12Waning Crescent31Mon
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 9:16 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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