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 4h 58m at 5:46 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:32 pm (4.5 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 - Oct 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:115.35:59-0.26:420.17:066:56Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:384.81:135.26:48-0.17:370.27:076:54Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:394.72:185.17:420.08:360.47:076:53Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:414.63:205.18:420.29:360.57:086:52Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:414.64:185.19:440.310:350.47:096:50Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:384.75:145.110:450.311:310.37:106:49Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:344.86:085.111:440.37:106:48Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:304.97:005.112:240.212:390.27:116:46Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:235.07:485.11:150.11:320.27:126:45Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:125.28:335.12:020.12:220.17:136:44New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:585.29:165.02:470.13:090.27:136:42New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:425.29:574.93:300.13:540.27:146:41New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:245.110:384.84:100.24:380.37:156:40New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:055.011:174.64:470.45:190.57:166:39Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:444.911:564.45:210.55:580.67:176:37Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:214.85:510.66:360.87:176:36Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:334.312:524.76:190.77:150.97:186:35Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:074.21:054.66:510.77:571.07:196:34First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:454.21:464.67:320.88:481.17:206:32First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:414.23:014.68:280.89:461.07:216:31First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:414.24:084.79:380.810:430.87:226:30First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:394.45:074.710:500.711:390.67:226:29Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:364.66:054.811:560.67:236:28Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:354.87:034.912:330.412:580.37:246:27Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:315.07:575.01:260.11:570.17:256:26Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:235.28:475.12:17-0.12:53-0.17:266:25Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:145.49:375.03:08-0.33:47-0.27:276:24Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:055.510:294.93:58-0.44:41-0.37:286:22Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:595.511:254.84:49-0.45:34-0.27:286:21Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:585.45:39-0.46:26-0.17:296:20Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:244.712:595.26:30-0.27:200.07:306:20Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 8:39 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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