Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 6:26 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 50m at 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 - Feb 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:364.010:473.95:03-0.35:28-0.37:085:41Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:124.011:303.95:42-0.26:02-0.37:085:42Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:003.96:29-0.16:44-0.37:075:43First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:224.012:583.87:300.17:38-0.37:065:44First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:244.02:103.78:440.18:45-0.37:055:45First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:394.13:283.79:550.19:56-0.47:045:46First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:024.24:423.711:01-0.111:03-0.57:045:47Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:214.35:513.812:03-0.47:035:48Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:304.56:544.012:07-0.81:00-0.67:025:49Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:314.67:514.21:07-1.01:55-0.97:015:50Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:254.78:454.32:03-1.22:46-1.07:005:51Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:174.79:374.42:57-1.33:36-1.16:595:52Full Moon12Tue
13Wed10:084.710:304.43:49-1.34:24-1.16:585:53Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:574.511:224.44:40-1.25:10-1.06:575:54Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:464.35:29-0.95:55-0.86:565:55Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:144.312:354.16:19-0.66:41-0.56:555:56Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:064.31:254.07:11-0.37:29-0.36:545:57Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:584.22:163.88:06-0.18:20-0.16:535:57Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:514.13:083.89:020.09:130.06:525:58Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:434.13:593.79:570.110:060.06:515:59Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:364.14:523.810:510.110:590.06:496:00Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:304.15:463.811:420.011:50-0.16:486:01Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:224.26:373.912:31-0.16:476:02Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:114.27:254.012:39-0.21:17-0.26:466:03Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:564.38:084.01:25-0.32:00-0.26:456:04New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:364.38:484.02:09-0.42:41-0.36:446:05New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:134.29:214.02:52-0.43:19-0.36:426:05New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:434.29:444.13:32-0.43:55-0.36:416:06New Moon28Thu
29Fri10:034.19:544.24:12-0.44:29-0.36:406:07Waxing Crescent29Fri
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 3:13 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 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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