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 46m 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 - Aug 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:414.36:224.911:51-0.16:238:12Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:344.37:144.912:410.212:43-0.16:248:11Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:274.38:024.91:320.21:330.06:258:10Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:174.48:484.92:200.12:210.06:258:09New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:044.49:304.93:050.13:060.16:268:08New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:494.410:104.83:480.13:500.16:278:07New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:324.410:484.64:280.24:310.26:288:06New Moon7Sat
8Sun11:134.311:214.55:050.25:100.36:288:05Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:514.311:424.45:380.35:470.56:298:04Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:224.26:080.36:230.66:308:03Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:314.36:350.37:020.76:308:02Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:214.312:584.47:050.37:490.86:318:01First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:074.21:484.57:450.38:490.96:328:00First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:034.22:534.68:380.39:570.96:337:59First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:104.14:084.79:430.311:030.86:337:58First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:234.25:194.810:540.26:347:57Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:354.26:285.012:050.612:030.16:357:56Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:454.37:315.11:040.31:08-0.16:367:54Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:494.58:285.32:000.02:08-0.36:367:53Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:474.79:215.32:53-0.23:06-0.56:377:52Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:424.910:135.33:44-0.54:02-0.56:387:51Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:375.011:055.24:34-0.64:56-0.56:387:50Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:345.111:575.15:22-0.65:48-0.46:397:48Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:315.16:10-0.66:41-0.26:407:47Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:504.91:275.06:57-0.47:340.16:417:46Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:444.72:235.07:47-0.28:300.36:417:45Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:384.63:184.98:390.09:280.56:427:43Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:314.54:114.99:340.210:250.66:437:42Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:244.55:024.910:290.311:200.56:437:41Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:164.55:544.911:230.36:447:39Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:094.56:454.912:120.512:160.36:457:38Waning Crescent31Tue
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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