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 3h 35m 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 - Aug 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:394.28:225.11:490.01:52-0.26:238:12Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:324.29:115.02:410.02:44-0.16:248:11Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:224.39:575.03:300.03:33-0.16:258:10Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:104.310:414.94:160.04:200.06:258:09Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:574.211:244.75:000.05:050.26:268:08Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:444.25:400.15:470.36:278:07Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:064.612:304.26:170.36:270.56:278:06Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:484.41:164.26:510.47:080.76:288:05Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:314.32:024.27:230.57:520.96:298:04Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:154.12:484.37:560.58:451.06:308:03Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:014.03:354.38:340.59:431.16:308:02Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:493.94:234.49:220.510:421.16:318:01Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:383.95:124.510:170.511:401.06:328:00Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:303.96:044.611:170.46:337:59Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:253.96:594.712:360.812:180.36:337:58Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:214.07:524.91:300.61:170.26:347:57Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:134.28:405.12:210.42:130.06:357:56New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:014.39:265.23:110.13:08-0.16:357:54New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:494.510:115.23:59-0.14:01-0.36:367:53New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:394.610:595.24:46-0.24:54-0.36:377:52New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:334.711:505.05:32-0.35:46-0.36:387:51Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:294.86:17-0.36:39-0.16:387:50Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:434.91:274.97:04-0.37:350.16:397:48Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:404.72:275.07:54-0.28:350.36:407:47First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:384.53:255.08:49-0.19:370.46:407:46First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:364.44:235.19:460.010:390.56:417:45First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:324.35:195.110:450.111:370.46:427:43Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:294.36:155.111:430.16:437:42Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:264.47:115.112:330.412:390.16:437:41Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:214.48:025.11:260.31:330.16:447:39Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:134.58:485.12:160.22:230.16:457:38Full Moon31Mon
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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