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 3h 21m 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 - Mar 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:054.012:503.57:110.46:530.16:396:08First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:534.01:513.58:130.57:480.16:386:09First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:524.03:013.59:220.58:580.16:366:10First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:064.04:083.510:260.410:130.06:356:10First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:304.15:143.711:270.211:23-0.26:346:11Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:454.36:173.912:24-0.16:336:12Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:494.57:134.212:26-0.51:17-0.46:316:13Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:434.79:054.41:24-0.73:08-0.67:307:14Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:344.89:564.63:20-1.03:57-0.87:297:15Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:234.710:474.84:14-1.14:45-0.97:277:15Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:134.611:404.85:07-1.15:31-0.97:267:16Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:044.55:58-1.06:17-0.87:257:17Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:354.812:574.36:51-0.77:05-0.67:237:18Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:314.71:524.17:45-0.47:56-0.37:227:19Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:294.62:493.98:43-0.28:52-0.17:217:19Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:274.43:463.99:430.09:520.17:197:20Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:244.34:423.910:420.110:510.17:187:21Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:204.35:383.911:380.111:490.17:177:22Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:174.36:334.012:310.07:157:22Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:114.37:264.212:440.01:210.07:147:23Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:004.48:154.31:35-0.12:08-0.17:127:24Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:454.49:004.42:23-0.22:51-0.17:117:25New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:274.49:424.53:09-0.23:31-0.17:107:26New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:074.310:224.43:52-0.24:09-0.17:087:26New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:444.210:564.44:33-0.14:430.07:077:27New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:184.011:224.45:120.05:120.07:067:28Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:473.911:254.45:490.15:390.17:047:29Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:033.86:250.26:060.17:037:29Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:263.77:030.46:390.27:027:30Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:254.41:103.77:480.57:220.27:007:31First Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:154.42:103.78:450.68:180.36:597:32First Quarter31Tue
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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