Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 5:46 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 33m at 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 - Jul 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:334.09:584.83:360.13:290.06:048:27Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:113.910:294.74:190.04:110.06:048:27Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:443.910:484.75:010.04:530.06:058:27Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:104.011:114.75:41-0.15:360.06:058:27Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:444.111:524.76:21-0.16:210.16:068:26Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:334.27:02-0.27:110.26:068:26Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:454.71:374.37:48-0.28:110.36:078:26Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:504.62:484.58:40-0.29:180.36:078:26Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:024.53:544.69:38-0.310:250.36:088:26Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:094.44:564.810:37-0.311:300.26:088:25Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:134.35:584.911:37-0.46:098:25Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:164.37:005.112:320.012:36-0.56:098:25Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:194.38:005.11:31-0.21:34-0.56:108:24Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:174.38:545.22:26-0.32:30-0.66:118:24New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:124.49:465.13:20-0.43:23-0.66:118:23New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:054.410:355.04:11-0.54:15-0.56:128:23New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:584.411:244.94:59-0.55:05-0.36:138:22Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:514.45:45-0.45:52-0.16:138:22Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:124.712:424.46:29-0.36:390.16:148:21Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:594.61:334.47:12-0.17:260.36:148:21Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:464.42:234.47:550.18:160.56:158:20First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:344.33:134.48:390.29:090.76:168:20First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:224.24:024.59:250.310:030.76:178:19First Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:114.14:514.510:120.310:580.76:178:18First Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:014.15:414.611:000.311:510.66:188:18Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:514.06:324.711:490.36:198:17Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:434.07:224.712:420.512:390.26:198:16Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:334.08:094.81:320.41:280.16:208:16Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:204.18:524.82:200.32:160.16:218:15Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:044.19:314.93:060.23:040.06:218:14Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:434.210:054.93:500.03:510.06:228:13Full Moon31Mon
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 2:40 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 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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