Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 10:36 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 20m at 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 - Mar 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:174.112:333.56:230.26:050.16:406:07Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:564.01:173.47:070.46:380.26:386:08Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:413.92:063.38:010.67:250.36:376:09Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:333.93:003.39:010.68:280.46:366:10Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:313.83:553.410:010.69:410.36:356:11Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:313.94:523.510:590.510:500.26:336:12Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:324.05:503.611:530.311:530.06:326:12Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:284.27:433.91:440.07:317:13Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:184.48:314.11:51-0.32:32-0.27:297:14Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:024.59:164.42:45-0.53:19-0.47:287:15New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:454.510:004.63:38-0.64:04-0.67:277:16New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:284.510:454.74:29-0.74:48-0.77:257:16New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:144.311:344.75:21-0.75:32-0.77:247:17Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:044.26:12-0.66:17-0.67:237:18Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:284.71:004.07:06-0.47:05-0.47:217:19Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:294.62:013.88:03-0.17:59-0.27:207:20First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:354.43:053.79:050.19:020.07:197:20First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:424.34:073.710:080.210:090.17:177:21First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:464.25:073.811:090.211:140.17:167:22First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:484.26:063.912:060.17:157:23Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:474.27:034.112:140.012:590.07:137:24Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:404.37:564.31:11-0.21:49-0.27:127:24Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:274.48:434.52:02-0.32:34-0.27:107:25Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:094.49:274.62:51-0.33:17-0.37:097:26Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:484.310:094.73:36-0.33:56-0.27:087:27Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:274.210:484.64:20-0.34:32-0.17:067:27Full Moon26Thu
27Fri11:044.111:254.65:01-0.15:050.07:057:28Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:403.911:584.55:400.05:330.17:047:29Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:153.86:170.25:570.27:027:30Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:234.412:473.66:540.46:230.37:017:30Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:384.31:203.67:330.56:580.47:007:31Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 7:09 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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