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 2h 01m 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 - Sep 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:474.15:284.710:410.811:421.06:457:37Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:394.16:214.711:350.76:467:35Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:324.27:124.812:330.912:280.66:477:34Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:234.37:594.81:200.81:190.56:487:33Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:114.48:414.92:050.72:070.56:487:31Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:534.59:184.92:470.52:540.46:497:30Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:314.59:494.83:270.43:400.46:507:28Full Moon7Wed
8Thu10:024.610:154.74:050.34:250.46:507:27Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:264.710:404.74:420.35:100.56:517:26Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:544.911:144.65:180.25:560.66:527:24Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:344.911:594.45:560.26:450.76:527:23Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:245.06:360.27:400.86:537:21Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:564.31:294.97:250.38:431.06:547:20Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:104.22:564.98:260.49:501.06:547:19Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:294.14:154.99:380.510:540.96:557:17Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:394.25:245.010:490.411:550.76:567:16Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:444.36:295.011:560.36:567:14Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:474.67:285.112:510.512:580.16:577:13Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:474.88:205.21:440.21:560.06:587:12Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:405.09:065.22:340.02:50-0.16:597:10New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:305.29:505.13:21-0.13:420.06:597:09New Moon21Wed
22Thu10:185.210:334.94:06-0.14:310.17:007:07New Moon22Thu
23Fri11:045.211:174.74:490.05:180.27:017:06Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:505.15:290.26:040.47:017:05Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:014.512:365.06:070.46:480.77:027:03Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:474.41:234.96:430.67:340.97:037:02Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:364.22:144.87:200.88:231.17:037:00First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:284.13:064.78:030.99:161.27:046:59First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:214.13:594.68:551.010:101.37:056:58First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:134.14:514.69:561.011:021.27:066:56First Quarter30Fri
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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