Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 6:26 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 19m at 12:01 pm (3.9 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 - Feb 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:284.36:403.812:41-0.37:085:41Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:174.37:283.912:48-0.41:29-0.47:085:42Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:034.38:133.91:34-0.52:14-0.47:075:43New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:454.38:563.92:18-0.52:56-0.37:065:44New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:264.29:363.83:00-0.43:35-0.37:055:45New Moon5Tue
6Wed10:034.110:113.83:39-0.44:11-0.27:045:46New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:354.010:383.74:15-0.34:43-0.27:035:47Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:563.910:443.74:50-0.25:12-0.17:035:48Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:043.811:103.85:24-0.15:40-0.17:025:49Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:363.811:523.96:020.06:12-0.17:015:50Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:243.76:500.26:55-0.17:005:51First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:434.01:223.67:550.37:50-0.16:595:52First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:444.02:353.69:100.38:59-0.16:585:53First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:584.13:513.610:190.210:12-0.26:575:54First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:224.15:043.611:240.011:21-0.46:565:55Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:424.36:123.812:23-0.36:555:56Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:494.57:124.012:25-0.71:19-0.66:545:57Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:484.78:084.21:24-1.02:12-0.86:535:58Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:414.89:014.42:20-1.23:03-1.06:525:59Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:334.89:544.53:15-1.33:52-1.16:505:59Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:244.710:484.54:07-1.34:39-1.06:496:00Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:144.511:414.54:58-1.15:25-0.96:486:01Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:044.35:49-0.96:11-0.76:476:02Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:354.512:554.16:42-0.67:00-0.56:466:03Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:294.41:483.97:37-0.37:52-0.36:456:04Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:234.32:413.88:35-0.18:47-0.16:446:05Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:174.23:333.89:320.09:420.06:426:06Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:104.24:273.810:280.010:370.06:416:06Waning Crescent28Thu
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 3:13 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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