Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 10:28 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 42m at 3:58 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - May 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:105.012:493.96:54-0.16:45-0.16:217:56Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:184.81:544.07:490.07:440.16:207:56Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:264.72:574.18:460.18:480.26:197:57First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:284.63:574.29:440.19:540.36:187:58First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:254.54:534.410:400.010:570.26:177:59First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:184.55:484.611:33-0.111:560.26:168:00Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:094.46:424.812:23-0.26:158:00Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:594.47:335.012:510.11:11-0.26:148:01Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:474.38:195.11:430.01:56-0.26:148:02Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:324.39:025.12:330.02:39-0.16:138:03Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:154.29:435.13:200.03:190.06:128:03Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:574.110:235.04:050.03:580.16:118:04Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:384.011:014.84:480.14:340.36:108:05Full Moon13Fri
14Sat11:193.911:374.75:280.25:080.46:108:06Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:593.86:060.45:390.56:098:06Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:084.512:393.76:420.56:100.56:088:07Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:324.41:193.77:190.66:480.66:088:08Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:014.32:043.77:590.77:340.76:078:09Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:494.22:563.88:440.68:340.86:068:09Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:494.23:504.09:360.69:480.86:068:10Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:514.24:434.210:280.411:010.86:058:11Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:504.15:374.411:220.26:058:11Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:504.16:344.712:090.612:150.16:048:12Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:524.17:304.91:110.41:09-0.16:048:13Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:514.08:245.12:100.22:03-0.26:038:14New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:464.09:165.23:070.02:58-0.36:038:14New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:414.010:105.24:02-0.23:52-0.36:028:15New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:384.011:095.14:55-0.34:47-0.36:028:16New Moon28Sat
29Sun11:394.05:47-0.35:41-0.36:028:16Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:125.012:424.06:38-0.26:35-0.26:018:17Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:134.91:434.17:30-0.27:320.06:018:17Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 7:13 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 Crescent (30% 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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