Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:32 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 18m at 11:32 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Feb 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:413.62:083.47:500.47:450.17:085:41First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:293.72:583.48:550.58:400.17:085:42First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:213.73:523.49:590.49:430.07:075:43First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:183.84:503.411:000.310:47-0.17:065:44Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:204.05:493.511:580.111:49-0.37:055:45Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:214.26:453.612:53-0.27:055:46Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:164.47:363.812:47-0.61:44-0.47:045:47Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:064.58:254.01:43-0.82:34-0.67:035:48Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:544.69:144.12:36-1.03:23-0.87:025:49Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:434.710:054.23:29-1.14:10-0.97:015:50Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:334.610:594.34:21-1.24:56-0.97:005:51Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:244.411:554.35:12-1.15:43-0.96:595:52Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:184.36:05-0.86:31-0.86:585:53Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:534.31:134.17:02-0.67:23-0.66:575:54Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:524.32:103.98:03-0.48:20-0.56:565:55Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:504.33:063.89:06-0.29:18-0.46:555:56Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:484.34:033.710:06-0.210:17-0.36:545:56Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:464.24:593.711:04-0.211:14-0.36:535:57Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:434.25:563.811:59-0.26:525:58Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:384.36:493.912:08-0.412:50-0.36:515:59Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:284.37:384.012:59-0.41:38-0.46:506:00New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:134.48:234.11:48-0.52:23-0.46:496:01New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:554.39:064.12:33-0.53:05-0.36:476:02New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:354.39:474.13:16-0.43:43-0.36:466:03New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:144.110:264.03:56-0.34:18-0.26:456:04Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:504.010:594.04:34-0.24:49-0.16:446:05Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:233.811:223.95:09-0.15:150.06:436:05Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:493.711:313.95:450.15:400.06:416:06Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:113.66:230.36:110.06:406:07Waxing Crescent29Sat
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 3:02 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 88% 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 (88% 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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