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 3h 19m 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 - Jan 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:494.410:153.73:55-0.54:50-0.27:175:13Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:234.410:553.84:38-0.55:31-0.27:175:14Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:094.411:473.85:24-0.46:14-0.27:175:15Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:044.36:15-0.37:02-0.27:175:16Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:523.91:094.27:16-0.27:57-0.27:175:16Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:024.02:194.08:26-0.18:55-0.37:175:17Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:094.13:243.99:36-0.19:55-0.47:175:18Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:134.34:283.810:42-0.110:54-0.57:175:19Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:174.45:323.811:45-0.311:53-0.67:175:20Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:204.56:333.812:43-0.47:175:21Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:194.67:293.812:49-0.71:39-0.57:175:22New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:124.78:223.91:43-0.82:31-0.67:175:22New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:034.69:123.92:36-0.83:21-0.67:175:23New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:524.510:023.93:26-0.84:07-0.67:175:24New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:394.410:523.84:13-0.74:52-0.57:165:25Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:254.211:413.84:58-0.55:34-0.47:165:26Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:104.15:42-0.36:15-0.27:165:27Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:303.712:563.96:28-0.16:55-0.17:155:28Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:203.71:433.87:170.17:380.07:155:29First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:103.82:313.78:110.38:220.17:155:30First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:013.83:203.69:080.49:100.17:145:31First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:513.84:103.510:050.49:590.07:145:32First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:423.95:023.511:000.310:500.07:135:33Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:364.05:543.511:530.211:42-0.27:135:34Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:284.16:443.512:430.07:125:35Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:154.27:303.612:32-0.31:31-0.17:125:36Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:584.28:123.71:21-0.42:17-0.37:115:37Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:364.38:513.82:09-0.63:01-0.47:115:38Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:124.49:293.82:56-0.73:45-0.57:105:39Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:464.410:073.93:43-0.84:27-0.67:095:40Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun10:244.410:514.04:29-0.85:08-0.67:095:41Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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