Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:59 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 02m at 11:16 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Oct 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:184.25:454.711:020.87:066:55Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:124.36:384.812:111.012:040.77:076:54Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:044.57:285.01:010.71:030.57:086:53Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:544.78:135.11:490.51:590.37:086:51Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:404.98:565.12:360.32:530.27:096:50New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:245.19:385.13:220.13:460.17:106:49New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:085.310:215.04:07-0.14:390.07:116:47New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:565.411:104.84:53-0.15:310.17:116:46Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:495.35:39-0.16:240.27:126:45Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:054.612:505.36:260.07:180.47:136:43Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:074.41:565.27:180.28:170.57:146:42First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:134.33:025.18:170.49:180.77:146:41First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:184.34:045.09:220.510:190.67:156:40First Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:194.45:025.010:270.511:170.67:166:38First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:174.55:585.011:280.47:176:37Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:154.66:515.012:110.412:260.37:186:36Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:104.87:405.01:020.31:210.37:186:35Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:015.08:255.01:500.22:120.27:196:33Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:475.19:084.92:340.13:000.27:206:32Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:315.19:494.83:170.23:460.37:216:31Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:125.110:294.73:560.24:310.47:226:30Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:525.011:104.54:330.35:130.57:236:29Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:294.911:504.35:060.55:530.77:236:28Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:044.85:360.66:320.97:246:27Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:304.112:314.76:040.77:111.07:256:26Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:114.012:504.66:360.77:541.17:266:24Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:564.01:314.57:160.88:441.27:276:23Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:484.02:384.58:080.89:391.27:286:22Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:424.03:504.69:140.810:351.07:296:21Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:364.14:504.610:260.811:290.87:296:20Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun5:304.35:474.711:340.67:306:19Waning Crescent31Sun
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 2:37 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 94% 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 (94% 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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