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 02m 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 - Mar 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:484.79:074.72:38-1.13:07-1.06:396:08New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:384.710:004.83:31-1.23:55-1.16:386:09New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:304.610:544.84:23-1.24:43-1.16:376:10Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:224.411:504.75:15-1.05:30-0.96:356:10Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:174.36:07-0.86:19-0.76:346:11Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:474.51:124.17:02-0.57:12-0.56:336:12First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:454.42:084.08:00-0.28:09-0.26:316:13First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:424.33:044.08:59-0.19:08-0.16:306:14First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:384.23:584.09:56-0.110:06-0.16:296:14First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:324.24:534.110:51-0.111:02-0.16:276:15Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:274.25:474.211:43-0.211:55-0.26:266:16Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:194.36:384.312:31-0.26:256:17Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:074.38:264.412:45-0.32:17-0.37:237:18Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:514.39:114.52:32-0.33:00-0.37:227:18Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:334.39:534.53:16-0.43:40-0.37:217:19Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:114.210:324.53:59-0.34:17-0.27:197:20Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:474.111:064.44:39-0.34:51-0.17:187:21Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:184.011:304.35:17-0.25:21-0.17:177:22Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:353.911:274.35:540.05:480.07:157:22Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:473.911:544.46:300.16:160.07:147:23Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:233.97:080.26:520.17:137:24Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:374.41:133.97:560.37:390.17:117:25Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:304.42:143.88:560.48:410.27:107:25Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:354.33:313.910:020.310:000.27:097:26Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:594.34:484.011:060.211:160.07:077:27Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:234.45:584.212:070.07:067:28Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:344.57:034.512:24-0.21:04-0.37:047:28Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:374.68:024.81:27-0.51:58-0.67:037:29Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:334.78:575.02:25-0.72:50-0.87:027:30New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:254.89:495.13:21-0.93:41-0.97:007:31New Moon30Wed
31Thu10:164.710:405.24:15-0.94:30-0.96:597:32New Moon31Thu
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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