Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 42m at 5:08 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:114.310:335.04:15-0.14:13-0.16:227:55New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:534.111:114.94:590.04:490.16:217:56New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:364.011:474.75:400.15:220.36:207:57Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:183.96:190.35:520.46:197:57Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:204.51:023.86:580.56:220.56:187:58Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:474.41:493.77:370.66:580.66:177:59Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:184.32:383.78:210.87:450.76:168:00First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:084.23:303.89:110.88:460.86:158:01First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:154.24:203.910:040.79:580.86:148:01First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:154.25:124.110:570.611:080.76:138:02First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:124.26:044.311:480.46:128:03Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:094.26:574.512:130.512:390.26:128:04Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:064.27:474.81:140.31:290.06:118:04Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:594.28:355.02:120.12:18-0.16:108:05Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:494.29:225.23:07-0.13:08-0.26:098:06Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:384.210:105.34:01-0.23:58-0.36:098:07Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:314.111:055.24:54-0.34:49-0.36:088:07Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:304.05:46-0.35:41-0.26:078:08Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:065.112:344.06:38-0.26:35-0.16:078:09Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:104.91:384.07:32-0.17:320.06:068:10Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:144.82:414.18:270.08:350.26:068:10Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:134.73:404.29:240.09:390.36:058:11Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:084.64:364.410:19-0.110:410.36:048:12Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:004.55:304.611:12-0.111:400.26:048:12Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:504.46:234.812:02-0.26:038:13Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:404.47:144.912:350.112:50-0.26:038:14Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:294.38:015.01:280.11:35-0.26:038:14Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:164.38:455.12:180.02:19-0.26:028:15New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:004.29:275.03:050.03:00-0.16:028:16New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:434.110:065.03:510.03:400.16:018:16New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:264.010:444.84:340.14:170.26:018:17New Moon31Tue
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 8:12 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 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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