Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 09m at 7:07 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:43 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - May 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:014.411:315.15:05-0.55:12-0.46:217:55Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:514.35:53-0.45:56-0.16:207:56Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:205.012:424.16:40-0.26:400.16:197:57Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:104.71:344.07:270.17:260.46:187:58Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:014.62:284.08:170.38:160.66:177:58Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:544.43:214.09:080.49:110.76:167:59Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:464.34:134.19:590.510:090.86:168:00Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:374.35:054.210:490.511:060.76:158:01Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:284.25:564.311:380.46:148:02Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:194.26:484.512:010.612:240.36:138:02Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:094.27:374.612:530.51:090.26:128:03Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:564.28:214.71:430.41:520.16:118:04Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:394.29:014.82:310.22:330.16:118:05New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:194.19:364.83:180.13:140.06:108:05New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:564.110:024.94:040.13:550.06:098:06New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:304.010:214.94:490.04:360.06:088:07New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:044.010:524.95:340.05:180.06:088:08Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:474.011:384.96:190.06:030.06:078:08Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:444.07:060.06:530.16:078:09Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:354.81:534.07:580.17:510.26:068:10First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:514.73:004.18:550.18:580.26:058:11First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:114.74:024.39:540.010:070.26:058:11First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:174.65:014.610:51-0.211:130.16:048:12First Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:174.66:004.811:46-0.36:048:13Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:164.56:575.012:15-0.112:40-0.46:038:13Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:134.57:525.21:14-0.21:32-0.56:038:14Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:074.58:435.32:10-0.42:23-0.56:028:15Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:574.49:325.33:04-0.43:12-0.56:028:15Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:464.310:195.23:55-0.43:59-0.46:028:16Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:354.211:065.14:44-0.44:45-0.26:018:17Full Moon30Sat
31Sun11:244.111:534.95:30-0.25:290.06:018:17Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 9:55 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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