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 1h 16m 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 - Mar 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:014.36:194.212:16-0.56:396:08Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:544.47:114.312:29-0.61:07-0.66:386:08Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:424.47:594.41:20-0.71:54-0.66:376:09Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:254.48:444.52:08-0.72:38-0.66:366:10Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:074.49:274.52:54-0.63:20-0.56:346:11Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:474.310:084.43:37-0.63:59-0.46:336:12Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:274.210:494.34:18-0.44:34-0.26:326:13Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:054.011:274.24:57-0.25:05-0.16:306:13Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:433.95:34-0.15:320.06:296:14Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:034.112:213.76:120.15:590.16:286:15Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:344.01:013.66:530.36:330.26:266:16Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:014.02:493.68:440.48:210.37:257:17Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:573.93:453.69:440.59:270.37:247:17Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:064.04:413.710:450.410:410.37:227:18Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:104.05:403.811:440.311:500.17:217:19Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:134.16:394.012:400.17:207:20Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:124.37:354.212:53-0.11:33-0.27:187:21Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:064.58:264.51:51-0.42:24-0.47:177:21Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:554.69:144.72:46-0.63:14-0.67:167:22New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:424.710:014.93:40-0.84:02-0.87:147:23New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:314.610:514.94:32-0.94:50-0.97:137:24New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:224.511:444.95:24-0.95:37-0.87:127:24Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:174.46:16-0.86:25-0.77:107:25Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:424.81:144.37:09-0.67:16-0.57:097:26Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:434.72:144.28:05-0.48:12-0.37:087:27First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:454.63:134.19:05-0.29:13-0.17:067:28First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:454.54:114.210:04-0.110:150.07:057:28First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:434.45:074.211:02-0.111:15-0.17:037:29First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:394.46:024.311:57-0.27:027:30Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:344.46:574.512:12-0.112:49-0.27:017:31Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:254.47:484.61:06-0.21:38-0.36:597:31Waxing 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 8:46 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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