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 5h 28m 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 - Mar 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:144.410:404.54:19-0.84:44-0.76:396:08Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:024.311:334.55:09-0.75:28-0.66:386:09Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:554.16:02-0.66:15-0.56:376:09Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:324.512:553.96:59-0.37:08-0.36:356:10Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:374.41:593.88:02-0.18:08-0.26:346:11Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:424.33:023.79:060.09:13-0.16:336:12Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:454.34:033.710:090.010:17-0.16:326:13Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:484.35:043.811:08-0.111:18-0.26:306:14Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:494.36:033.912:03-0.26:296:14Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:464.46:584.112:15-0.312:54-0.36:286:15Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:354.57:474.31:08-0.41:42-0.46:266:16New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:194.58:334.41:58-0.52:27-0.46:256:17New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:014.49:164.42:45-0.53:09-0.46:246:18New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:414.310:574.44:29-0.44:48-0.37:227:18New Moon14Sun
15Mon11:214.211:364.45:11-0.35:23-0.27:217:19Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:004.05:51-0.15:540.07:207:20Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:134.312:393.96:290.16:200.17:187:21Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:474.21:193.77:070.36:460.27:177:21Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:144.12:023.67:490.57:180.37:167:22First Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:394.12:503.58:390.68:020.47:147:23First Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:254.03:433.59:370.79:010.47:137:24First Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:354.04:373.610:370.710:130.47:117:25First Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:464.05:333.711:360.611:250.37:107:25Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:534.16:303.912:310.47:097:26Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:554.37:254.112:310.11:230.17:077:27Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:504.48:164.41:31-0.22:13-0.17:067:28Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:394.69:034.62:27-0.43:01-0.47:057:28Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:244.69:494.83:21-0.63:48-0.57:037:29Full Moon28Sun
29Mon10:104.610:365.04:14-0.74:34-0.67:027:30Full Moon29Mon
30Tue10:574.511:275.05:06-0.75:20-0.67:007:31Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed11:494.35:58-0.66:06-0.56:597:31Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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