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 : 11:45 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 20m at 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 - Feb 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:264.78:414.21:57-1.12:45-0.87:085:42Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:174.79:344.32:52-1.23:34-1.07:075:43Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:064.610:274.43:45-1.24:21-1.07:065:44Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:544.511:204.44:36-1.15:06-1.07:055:45Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:424.25:26-0.95:50-0.87:055:46Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:124.412:304.06:17-0.66:35-0.67:045:47Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:044.31:203.87:10-0.37:22-0.47:035:48Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:574.22:113.78:060.08:14-0.27:025:49Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:504.13:043.69:040.19:090.07:015:50Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:434.03:573.510:010.210:040.07:005:51Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:384.04:513.510:560.210:590.06:595:52Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:334.05:463.611:480.111:510.06:585:53Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:284.06:383.712:370.06:575:54Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:174.17:273.812:41-0.11:230.06:565:55Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:014.18:113.81:28-0.22:05-0.16:555:55New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:414.18:513.92:12-0.32:45-0.16:545:56New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:174.19:253.92:54-0.33:21-0.26:535:57New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:474.09:503.93:34-0.33:55-0.26:525:58New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:063.910:024.04:12-0.24:25-0.26:515:59Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:203.810:274.14:50-0.14:54-0.36:506:00Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:523.811:064.25:300.05:26-0.36:496:01Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:363.711:554.36:160.16:05-0.26:476:02Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:323.67:140.36:55-0.16:466:03First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:544.21:443.58:240.48:02-0.16:456:04First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:104.23:063.59:340.39:21-0.16:446:04First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:414.24:203.610:400.210:35-0.26:436:05Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:024.25:303.811:41-0.111:43-0.56:416:06Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:134.46:344.012:37-0.36:406:07Waxing Gibbous28Tue
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 8:17 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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