Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 50m at 10:28 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:49 pm (4.7 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 - Jun 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:124.72:434.38:23-0.18:320.26:018:18First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:064.63:394.49:17-0.19:340.36:008:19First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:574.54:324.610:09-0.110:340.36:008:19First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:464.45:234.711:00-0.211:310.36:008:20Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:344.36:144.911:48-0.26:008:20Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:244.27:045.012:260.212:35-0.26:008:21Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:134.17:515.01:180.21:21-0.16:008:21Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:014.08:365.02:070.12:050.05:598:22Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:474.09:195.02:540.12:470.15:598:22Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:313.99:594.93:390.13:280.25:598:23Full Moon10Fri
11Sat10:133.810:384.74:220.24:070.35:598:23Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:533.811:134.65:030.34:430.35:598:23Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:313.711:414.55:400.35:170.45:598:24Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:043.76:150.45:520.45:598:24Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:323.76:490.46:290.55:598:25Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:234.41:073.87:230.47:130.66:008:25Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:064.31:564.08:020.38:080.76:008:25Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:594.32:554.28:470.29:190.86:008:25Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:594.23:544.49:400.110:340.76:008:26Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:034.14:544.610:360.011:440.66:008:26Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:084.05:574.811:36-0.16:018:26Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:173.97:035.012:500.412:38-0.16:018:26Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:253.98:065.11:510.21:39-0.36:018:26Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:283.99:055.22:490.02:38-0.46:018:27New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:264.010:035.23:44-0.23:36-0.46:028:27New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:254.011:025.14:37-0.34:33-0.56:028:27New Moon26Sun
27Mon11:264.15:28-0.45:27-0.46:028:27Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:005.012:264.26:17-0.46:21-0.36:038:27Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:544.81:244.37:06-0.47:14-0.16:038:27Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:464.72:204.47:54-0.38:100.16:048:27First Quarter30Thu
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 1:38 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 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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