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 49m at 5:59 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:214.912:464.16:51-0.46:55-0.36:587:32Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:214.81:474.07:47-0.27:49-0.16:567:33Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat2:254.72:503.98:460.08:500.16:557:34Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:294.53:513.99:470.19:550.26:547:34Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:294.44:504.010:470.110:580.26:527:35Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:284.45:474.111:430.111:580.16:517:36Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:244.46:434.312:360.06:507:37Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:174.47:364.512:540.01:26-0.16:487:38Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:054.58:244.61:46-0.12:12-0.26:477:38Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat8:494.59:084.72:35-0.22:55-0.26:467:39New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:314.49:504.83:21-0.23:35-0.16:457:40New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:114.310:294.84:05-0.14:12-0.16:437:41New Moon12Mon
13Tue10:504.211:054.74:47-0.14:460.16:427:41New Moon13Tue
14Wed11:284.011:364.65:270.15:160.26:417:42Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:053.96:050.25:420.36:407:43Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:403.76:420.46:100.36:387:44Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:044.51:143.77:200.56:440.46:377:44Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:394.41:553.78:030.77:280.56:367:45First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:274.42:523.78:570.78:250.56:357:46First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:284.33:533.89:560.79:370.56:337:47First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:424.34:524.010:550.610:530.56:327:47First Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:584.35:524.211:520.46:317:48Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:074.46:514.512:030.312:460.16:307:49Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:094.57:464.81:070.01:38-0.16:297:50Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:054.68:385.02:07-0.22:29-0.36:287:51Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:564.69:285.23:03-0.43:18-0.56:277:51Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:474.510:185.33:58-0.54:07-0.56:267:52Full Moon27Tue
28Wed10:394.411:125.34:52-0.64:57-0.56:247:53Full Moon28Wed
29Thu11:354.25:45-0.55:46-0.46:237:54Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:095.212:344.16:37-0.36:37-0.26:227:54Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 8:46 am — 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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