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 1h 14m at 10:36 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:58 am (4.0 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 - Jan 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:294.39:323.62:57-0.23:470.07:175:13New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:564.29:563.63:35-0.24:240.07:175:13Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:114.210:163.64:12-0.24:590.07:175:14Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:344.210:513.74:50-0.25:330.07:175:15Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:134.111:373.85:31-0.16:09-0.17:175:16Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:024.06:190.06:51-0.17:175:17First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:333.91:013.97:210.27:43-0.27:175:18First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:384.02:103.78:370.38:44-0.27:175:18First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:524.13:233.69:520.29:49-0.37:175:19First Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:064.24:353.511:000.110:56-0.47:175:20Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:204.35:453.612:03-0.17:175:21Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:304.56:503.712:00-0.61:02-0.37:175:22Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:334.67:483.81:00-0.81:58-0.57:175:23Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:304.78:433.91:57-0.92:50-0.77:175:24Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:234.79:364.02:52-1.03:40-0.87:165:25Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:144.610:294.13:44-1.04:27-0.87:165:26Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:024.411:214.14:34-0.95:12-0.77:165:27Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:484.35:22-0.75:56-0.67:165:28Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:134.112:344.16:11-0.56:39-0.47:155:28Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:044.11:213.97:01-0.27:24-0.37:155:29Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:544.02:093.77:560.08:11-0.17:155:30Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:454.02:583.68:520.28:590.07:145:31Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:354.03:483.59:480.29:490.07:145:32Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:264.04:403.510:430.210:400.07:135:33Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:204.05:333.511:350.211:310.07:135:34Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:144.16:253.512:250.17:125:35Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:044.17:143.612:21-0.11:130.07:115:36Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:504.27:573.61:08-0.21:57-0.17:115:37New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:314.28:363.61:53-0.32:39-0.17:105:38New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:064.29:103.72:37-0.43:19-0.27:105:39New Moon30Sat
31Sun9:354.19:373.73:19-0.43:56-0.37:095:40New Moon31Sun
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 1:17 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 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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