Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 7:13 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 58m at 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 - Feb 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:444.46:543.812:14-0.612:58-0.57:085:42Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:354.47:453.91:07-0.71:48-0.67:075:43New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:224.48:323.91:56-0.72:36-0.67:065:44New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:064.49:174.02:43-0.73:20-0.57:065:45New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:494.310:013.93:28-0.64:01-0.47:055:46New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:304.210:433.94:10-0.54:39-0.37:045:47Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:104.011:253.84:49-0.35:14-0.27:035:48Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:503.95:27-0.25:46-0.17:025:49Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:053.712:303.76:040.06:140.07:015:50Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:463.71:113.66:460.26:450.17:005:50First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:273.71:573.57:370.47:260.16:595:51First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:133.72:473.48:390.58:190.16:585:52First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:053.83:403.49:420.49:230.16:575:53First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:013.84:363.410:430.310:280.06:565:54Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:033.95:343.511:400.211:32-0.26:555:55Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:054.16:303.712:35-0.16:545:56Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:004.37:223.912:31-0.51:26-0.36:535:57Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:504.58:104.11:27-0.72:16-0.66:525:58Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:374.68:574.22:21-0.93:04-0.76:515:59Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:244.79:464.43:13-1.13:51-0.96:506:00Full Moon20Sat
21Sun10:124.610:384.44:05-1.14:37-0.96:496:01Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:034.511:324.54:56-1.05:23-0.96:486:02Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:564.35:49-0.96:11-0.76:476:02Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:304.412:524.16:44-0.67:02-0.66:456:03Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:304.41:503.97:44-0.47:59-0.46:446:04Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:304.42:483.88:47-0.28:58-0.36:436:05Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:294.33:463.89:48-0.19:59-0.26:426:06Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:284.34:433.810:46-0.110:57-0.36:416:07Waning Crescent28Sun
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 3:58 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 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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