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 : 5:46 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 02m at 11:34 am (3.8 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 - Dec 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:224.69:403.92:580.13:530.26:595:02Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:384.610:063.83:340.04:330.37:005:02Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:514.610:283.84:110.05:130.37:015:02Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:264.611:063.84:500.05:540.37:025:02Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:154.65:340.16:400.37:025:02Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:003.812:134.56:250.17:320.37:035:02Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:123.91:254.57:280.28:300.27:045:02Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:264.12:424.48:410.29:280.07:055:02Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:324.33:484.49:520.110:25-0.27:065:02Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:344.54:514.410:58-0.111:21-0.47:065:02Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:364.75:524.312:01-0.27:075:03Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:365.06:514.312:16-0.612:59-0.47:085:03Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:325.17:454.31:09-0.71:55-0.57:085:03New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:255.18:364.22:02-0.82:49-0.67:095:03New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:165.19:284.22:53-0.83:40-0.67:105:04New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:084.910:214.13:44-0.74:29-0.57:105:04Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:004.711:144.04:32-0.65:17-0.37:115:04Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:514.55:20-0.36:03-0.17:125:05Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:083.912:424.36:08-0.16:510.07:125:05Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:023.81:334.26:580.17:390.27:135:06First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:563.82:224.17:530.38:290.27:135:06First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:483.93:114.08:510.49:180.27:145:07First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:404.04:003.99:470.410:050.27:145:07First Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:314.14:503.810:430.410:520.17:145:08Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:234.25:413.811:360.311:380.07:155:08Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:144.36:313.812:270.27:155:09Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:034.37:183.812:23-0.11:150.17:165:10Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:474.48:023.71:08-0.22:010.07:165:10Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:274.48:423.71:51-0.32:46-0.17:165:11Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:024.49:183.72:34-0.33:29-0.27:165:12Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:304.43:16-0.44:11-0.27:175:12Full Moon31Thu
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 2:40 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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