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 17m 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 - Feb 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:533.82:073.47:500.37:450.17:085:42Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:423.82:563.38:470.48:330.27:075:43Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:323.83:473.39:460.59:290.27:075:43Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:253.84:403.310:420.410:280.17:065:44Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:203.95:343.311:370.311:270.07:055:45Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:164.06:273.412:290.17:045:46Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:064.17:153.612:22-0.21:18-0.17:035:47Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:514.37:583.71:15-0.42:05-0.27:025:48New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:324.48:393.92:05-0.62:50-0.47:015:49New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:104.49:184.02:54-0.73:33-0.67:015:50New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:494.410:004.13:43-0.84:15-0.77:005:51Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:304.310:464.24:31-0.84:57-0.76:595:52Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:164.211:384.35:21-0.65:40-0.76:585:53Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:094.06:15-0.46:26-0.66:575:54Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:384.31:093.87:15-0.27:19-0.46:565:55First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:454.22:133.68:200.08:20-0.36:555:56First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:524.23:173.59:260.09:25-0.26:545:57First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:594.14:193.510:290.010:30-0.26:525:58Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:054.15:223.611:29-0.111:32-0.36:515:59Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:094.26:213.812:24-0.26:506:00Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:064.37:163.912:30-0.51:16-0.36:496:00Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:544.38:054.11:23-0.62:04-0.46:486:01Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:384.38:514.22:13-0.62:49-0.56:476:02Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:194.39:354.22:59-0.63:30-0.56:466:03Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:584.210:174.23:43-0.54:09-0.46:446:04Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:374.110:584.24:25-0.44:43-0.26:436:05Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:143.911:384.15:04-0.25:14-0.16:426:06Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:533.75:430.05:400.06:416:07Waning Gibbous28Sat
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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