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 4h 41m 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 - Sep 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:014.69:325.03:020.23:110.26:457:37Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:474.610:135.03:460.23:570.26:467:35Full Moon2Wed
3Thu10:314.610:544.84:270.34:410.46:477:34Full Moon3Thu
4Fri11:134.611:334.75:050.35:220.56:477:33Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:544.55:390.46:010.76:487:31Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:114.512:314.56:090.56:390.96:497:30Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:474.31:054.56:350.67:191.06:497:29Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:224.21:304.57:030.68:051.26:507:27Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:024.12:034.57:390.79:011.36:517:26Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:534.03:034.68:290.710:031.26:527:24Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:504.04:104.69:310.711:041.16:527:23Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:484.15:154.710:410.66:537:22Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:484.26:194.912:020.911:49 AM0.56:547:20Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:484.47:195.112:580.712:530.36:547:19Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:454.68:135.21:500.41:530.16:557:17Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:374.89:025.32:410.22:50-0.16:567:16New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:285.09:505.33:30-0.13:45-0.26:567:15New Moon17Thu
18Fri10:195.210:385.24:18-0.24:39-0.36:577:13New Moon18Fri
19Sat11:125.311:305.15:05-0.35:32-0.26:587:12Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:095.35:52-0.36:250.06:587:10Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:244.91:075.36:39-0.27:200.26:597:09Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:214.72:075.27:290.08:180.47:007:08First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:204.53:065.28:240.29:180.67:017:06First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:194.44:035.19:240.410:170.67:017:05First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:164.44:595.010:240.511:140.67:027:03First Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:114.55:535.011:220.57:037:02Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:074.66:465.012:080.512:180.47:037:01Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:014.77:365.112:590.51:110.47:046:59Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:524.88:225.11:470.42:010.47:056:58Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:394.99:045.02:320.32:480.47:066:57Full Moon30Wed
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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