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 3h 13m 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 - Aug 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:384.14:214.79:410.210:310.76:238:12First Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:284.05:104.710:310.311:250.76:248:11First Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:184.06:014.711:210.46:258:10Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:104.06:534.812:180.612:110.46:268:09Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:034.07:444.81:080.61:010.36:268:08Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:534.08:304.81:560.51:480.36:278:07Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:404.19:124.82:410.52:340.36:288:06Full Moon7Sun
8Mon9:224.19:504.83:230.43:180.36:288:05Full Moon8Mon
9Tue10:014.110:224.74:030.34:010.36:298:04Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:334.110:454.64:400.34:420.36:308:03Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:564.211:014.65:150.25:230.46:318:02Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:194.411:314.55:480.26:050.56:318:01Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:564.56:210.16:510.66:328:00Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:144.412:444.66:580.17:460.86:337:59Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:064.31:434.77:410.18:520.96:337:58Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:094.12:544.88:370.210:030.96:347:57Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:254.04:134.89:450.211:100.86:357:55Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:394.05:284.910:570.26:367:54Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:504.06:405.012:130.612:060.16:367:53Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:584.27:445.11:130.41:10-0.16:377:52Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:004.48:415.22:080.22:10-0.26:387:51New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:574.69:325.23:000.03:07-0.36:387:49New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:514.710:205.13:50-0.24:01-0.36:397:48New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:434.811:065.04:37-0.34:52-0.26:407:47New Moon24Wed
25Thu11:354.911:514.85:21-0.25:410.06:417:46Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:254.96:03-0.16:290.26:417:44Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:374.61:144.96:440.17:170.56:427:43Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:244.42:044.87:250.38:070.76:437:42First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:134.22:544.88:070.59:010.96:437:41First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:044.13:454.78:540.69:561.06:447:39First Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:554.14:364.79:460.710:501.06:457:38First Quarter31Wed
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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