Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 12m at 5:46 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:234.56:104.911:56-0.36:018:18Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:244.47:095.112:310.012:50-0.46:008:18Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:234.48:055.31:31-0.21:43-0.56:008:19Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:194.38:575.32:28-0.32:35-0.56:008:20Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:114.39:485.33:23-0.43:26-0.56:008:20Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:034.210:385.24:15-0.44:16-0.46:008:21Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:554.111:295.05:05-0.35:05-0.25:598:21Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:494.05:53-0.25:520.05:598:22Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:204.812:424.06:39-0.16:380.25:598:22Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:104.61:364.07:250.17:260.55:598:22Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:014.52:294.08:120.38:170.65:598:23Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:514.33:214.19:000.39:130.85:598:23Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:404.24:124.29:470.410:100.85:598:24Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:284.25:014.310:340.311:060.75:598:24Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:164.15:514.411:190.35:598:24Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:064.06:414.612:000.712:040.26:008:25Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:564.07:304.712:530.512:490.26:008:25Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:443.98:154.71:430.41:330.16:008:25Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:303.98:554.82:320.32:180.16:008:26New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:123.89:314.83:190.23:020.06:008:26New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:533.810:024.84:050.13:470.06:008:26New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:313.810:304.84:500.04:320.06:018:26New Moon22Mon
23Tue11:123.811:054.85:340.05:18-0.16:018:26Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:593.911:544.86:18-0.16:06-0.16:018:27Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:554.07:03-0.16:570.06:028:27Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:534.71:574.17:51-0.17:560.16:028:27First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:004.62:584.38:44-0.19:010.26:028:27First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:054.63:574.59:39-0.210:080.26:038:27First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:054.54:554.810:34-0.311:130.16:038:27First Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:034.35:524.911:30-0.46:038:27Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 8:39 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 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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