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 46m at 6:32 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:334.51:105.06:370.27:230.47:316:19Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:264.32:034.97:230.48:140.67:326:18First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:204.31:564.77:140.78:070.86:335:17First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:144.22:484.78:090.89:000.86:345:16First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:074.33:384.69:060.89:510.76:345:15First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:594.44:284.610:020.810:390.76:355:14Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:514.55:184.610:560.711:260.56:365:14Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:434.66:074.611:480.66:375:13Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:324.76:534.612:100.412:370.56:385:12Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:184.87:364.512:520.31:250.46:395:11Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:594.88:154.41:330.22:110.46:405:11Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:344.88:504.32:120.22:560.46:415:10Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:024.89:204.22:510.13:400.36:425:09Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:164.99:454.23:300.14:240.46:435:09Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:424.910:184.14:090.15:080.46:445:08Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:244.911:074.14:520.15:550.46:455:07Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:184.85:380.16:470.56:465:07Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:144.012:284.86:330.27:440.56:475:06Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:334.11:564.77:400.38:440.46:485:06Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:434.23:074.78:510.39:430.26:485:05Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:464.44:104.79:590.110:390.06:495:05Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:474.75:094.711:030.011:34-0.36:505:04Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:474.96:064.712:03-0.26:515:04Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:445.17:004.712:26-0.41:00-0.36:525:04Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:375.37:504.61:17-0.61:54-0.46:535:03New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:265.38:384.52:06-0.62:46-0.46:545:03New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:145.29:264.42:54-0.53:36-0.36:555:03New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:025.110:154.33:41-0.44:24-0.26:565:03Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:504.911:044.14:25-0.25:090.06:575:02Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:384.711:554.05:090.05:540.26:585:02Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 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 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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