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 56m 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 - Oct 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:054.25:424.710:561.011:521.17:066:55Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:584.36:324.711:530.97:076:54Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:494.47:204.812:400.912:470.87:086:52Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:384.68:024.81:250.71:390.77:096:51Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:214.88:414.82:070.52:290.67:096:49Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:594.99:164.82:490.43:190.57:106:48Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:325.09:494.73:300.34:080.57:116:47Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:035.110:234.64:110.24:570.57:126:46Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:385.211:054.54:530.25:460.57:126:44Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:235.211:584.35:370.26:370.67:136:43Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:225.16:240.37:320.87:146:42Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:054.21:435.07:170.48:320.87:156:40Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:214.23:044.98:210.59:350.87:156:39Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:314.24:124.99:320.510:350.77:166:38Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:344.45:124.910:400.511:330.57:176:37Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:354.66:105.011:430.37:186:35Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:344.87:045.012:270.312:430.27:196:34Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:305.17:535.01:170.11:390.17:206:33Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:215.28:384.92:050.02:310.17:206:32New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:075.49:214.82:510.03:210.17:216:31New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:525.410:044.73:340.04:090.27:226:29New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:345.310:464.54:160.14:550.37:236:28New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:175.111:294.44:550.35:380.57:246:27Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:005.05:320.56:200.77:256:26Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:144.212:444.86:060.67:010.97:256:25Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:004.11:324.66:390.87:441.17:266:24Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:504.02:234.57:160.98:311.27:276:23First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:424.03:164.58:031.09:221.27:286:22First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:354.04:064.49:041.010:141.17:296:21First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:264.14:554.510:111.011:041.07:306:20First Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:174.25:434.511:140.911:520.87:316:19Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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