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 3h 08m at 5:24 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:10 am (3.8 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 - Mar 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:144.04:343.610:380.310:340.26:406:07Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:104.05:293.711:300.311:280.16:396:08Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:054.06:223.812:200.26:376:09Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:574.17:113.912:200.01:060.16:366:10Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:424.17:564.01:08-0.11:490.06:356:11Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:224.28:374.11:53-0.22:290.06:336:12Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:584.19:144.12:36-0.23:06-0.16:326:12Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:274.09:434.13:18-0.23:40-0.16:316:13Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:474.09:594.23:58-0.24:11-0.16:306:14Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:033.910:184.34:38-0.14:41-0.16:286:15Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:353.910:544.45:190.05:13-0.16:276:16Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:193.87:040.16:51-0.17:267:16Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:424.41:143.77:590.37:390.07:247:17Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:404.42:233.69:050.48:450.17:237:18Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:594.33:463.610:150.410:060.17:227:19Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:314.35:023.711:200.211:210.07:207:20Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:484.46:123.912:210.07:197:20Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:584.57:164.112:29-0.31:18-0.27:187:21Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:584.68:144.41:31-0.52:11-0.57:167:22Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:504.79:074.72:29-0.73:01-0.67:157:23New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:384.79:574.83:23-0.83:48-0.77:137:23New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:244.610:454.94:15-0.84:33-0.77:127:24New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:094.511:324.95:04-0.75:17-0.67:117:25Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:554.35:52-0.55:58-0.47:097:26Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:194.712:424.16:39-0.36:38-0.27:087:27Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:064.61:313.97:270.07:190.17:077:27Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:554.42:233.88:170.38:030.47:057:28First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:484.23:163.79:110.58:560.67:047:29First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:434.14:103.710:070.69:560.67:037:30First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:384.05:043.811:010.610:560.67:017:30First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:334.05:583.911:530.611:540.57:007:31Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 8:17 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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