Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 28m at 5:59 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:34 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Feb 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:164.47:304.112:48-0.91:32-0.77:085:42Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:054.58:204.21:40-0.92:21-0.87:075:43Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:504.59:074.22:30-0.93:07-0.87:065:44Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:344.49:524.23:17-0.93:51-0.77:065:45Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:164.310:374.14:01-0.74:32-0.67:055:46Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:584.111:214.04:43-0.65:10-0.47:045:47Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:404.05:23-0.45:45-0.27:035:48Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:063.912:223.86:03-0.16:18-0.17:025:49Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:513.91:073.76:460.16:520.07:015:50Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:393.81:553.67:350.27:320.17:005:50Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:293.82:453.58:310.38:240.16:595:51Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:193.83:363.59:300.49:240.16:585:52Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:123.84:293.510:270.310:250.06:585:53Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:073.95:243.611:230.111:24-0.16:565:54Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:024.06:173.712:16-0.16:555:55Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:534.27:073.912:21-0.31:07-0.36:545:56Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:394.37:524.11:14-0.61:55-0.56:535:57New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:234.58:364.22:06-0.82:42-0.76:525:58New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:054.59:194.32:57-0.93:28-0.86:515:59New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:494.510:054.43:47-1.04:14-0.96:506:00Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:374.410:564.54:37-1.04:59-0.96:496:01Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:294.311:534.45:28-0.95:46-0.86:486:02Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:264.26:22-0.76:36-0.76:476:02Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:554.41:264.07:21-0.57:33-0.56:456:03First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:004.32:273.98:23-0.38:34-0.46:446:04First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:024.33:263.99:26-0.29:36-0.46:436:05First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:034.34:254.010:26-0.310:36-0.46:426:06Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:034.35:234.111:23-0.411:34-0.56:416:07Waxing Gibbous28Tue
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 8:46 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 88% 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 (88% 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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