Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 00m at 9:27 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 3:43 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Nov 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:004.412:385.26:05-0.17:000.37:316:18Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:574.312:374.95:550.26:540.56:325:18Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:564.21:364.86:490.47:490.76:335:17Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:554.22:324.77:480.68:450.76:345:16Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:514.33:244.68:490.79:390.76:355:15Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:454.34:144.69:480.710:300.66:365:14Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:384.55:034.510:430.711:170.56:375:13Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:304.65:524.511:360.66:385:12Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:204.86:384.512:020.412:260.56:395:12Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:084.97:224.412:440.31:140.46:395:11Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:514.98:034.31:240.32:000.46:405:10New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:314.98:414.22:020.32:440.46:415:10New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:084.99:164.12:380.43:260.56:425:09New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:384.89:454.03:130.44:070.56:435:08New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:544.710:033.93:470.44:460.66:445:08Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:094.710:313.94:220.45:260.76:455:07Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:474.711:153.95:000.46:080.76:465:06Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:394.65:440.46:570.76:475:06Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:123.912:444.66:370.47:520.66:485:05First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:264.02:044.67:460.58:510.56:495:05First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:414.23:134.69:010.59:480.36:505:05First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:474.44:154.610:120.310:430.06:515:04Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:504.75:154.611:180.211:38-0.26:525:04Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:514.96:144.512:190.06:535:03Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:495.27:094.512:31-0.41:18-0.26:535:03Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:445.38:014.41:23-0.52:13-0.36:545:03Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:365.38:534.32:14-0.63:07-0.36:555:03Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:285.29:454.23:05-0.53:59-0.26:565:02Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:225.010:394.13:56-0.44:49-0.16:575:02Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:174.811:344.04:45-0.35:370.16:585:02Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 12:35 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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