Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 51m at 6:32 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:01 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Sep 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:574.99:265.32:57-0.23:09-0.46:457:38New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:495.010:145.23:47-0.34:01-0.36:467:36New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:405.011:015.14:34-0.34:51-0.26:467:35New Moon3Mon
4Tue11:305.011:474.95:19-0.25:390.06:477:34Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:194.96:02-0.16:260.26:487:32Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:344.71:094.96:430.17:120.56:487:31Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:224.61:584.87:240.48:010.76:497:30First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:114.42:494.78:070.68:530.96:507:28First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:024.43:394.78:540.79:461.06:507:27First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:534.34:304.79:450.810:401.06:517:25First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:444.35:204.810:380.811:320.96:527:24First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:354.36:124.811:320.76:527:23Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:274.47:024.912:220.812:250.66:537:21Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:184.57:504.91:100.71:160.56:547:20Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:064.68:335.01:560.52:050.46:557:18Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:494.79:115.02:400.42:530.36:557:17Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:274.89:465.03:230.33:400.36:567:16Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:594.810:164.94:040.24:270.26:577:14Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:274.910:474.94:450.15:140.36:577:13Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:595.011:274.85:260.06:020.36:587:11Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:445.06:090.06:520.46:597:10Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:194.712:425.06:540.17:480.56:597:09Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:264.62:005.07:470.28:490.67:007:07Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:394.53:175.08:490.39:530.67:017:06Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:464.54:245.19:560.310:540.57:017:04Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:494.65:265.111:010.211:530.37:027:03Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:504.76:265.212:030.17:037:02Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:504.97:235.212:490.21:020.07:047:00Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:465.18:155.31:410.01:57-0.17:046:59Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:395.29:025.22:31-0.12:50-0.17:056:57New Moon30Sun
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 9:16 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 81% 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 (81% 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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