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 6h 44m at 11:45 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:08 am (3.9 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 - May 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:404.310:115.23:48-0.33:51-0.36:217:55Full Moon1Mon
2Tue10:254.210:545.04:36-0.24:34-0.16:207:56Full Moon2Tue
3Wed11:114.011:384.85:21-0.15:150.16:197:57Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:583.96:040.15:530.36:187:58Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:234.612:463.86:470.36:300.56:177:59Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:104.41:373.87:290.57:090.76:167:59Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun2:004.32:293.88:140.77:540.86:168:00Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:524.23:223.89:020.88:530.96:158:01Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:434.14:143.99:510.79:591.06:148:02Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:334.05:054.110:390.611:020.96:138:02Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:224.05:564.211:270.56:128:03Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:124.06:464.412:010.812:130.46:118:04Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:013.97:334.612:580.61:000.26:118:05Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:493.98:164.81:510.51:460.16:108:05Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:333.98:564.92:430.32:320.06:098:06New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:163.99:335.03:340.13:19-0.16:088:07New Moon16Tue
17Wed10:003.910:135.04:230.04:08-0.16:088:08New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:483.911:015.05:12-0.14:58-0.16:078:08Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:443.96:01-0.15:48-0.16:068:09Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:004.912:463.96:51-0.16:42-0.16:068:10Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:064.81:494.07:430.07:400.06:058:11Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon2:124.72:524.28:380.08:440.26:058:11First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:124.63:514.49:33-0.19:500.26:048:12First Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:084.54:474.610:28-0.210:530.26:048:13First Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:024.55:424.811:21-0.311:540.16:038:13Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:554.36:365.012:12-0.36:038:14Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:484.37:295.112:510.01:02-0.36:028:15Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:394.28:185.21:450.01:51-0.36:028:15Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon8:284.19:035.22:37-0.12:37-0.26:028:16Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:144.19:475.13:26-0.13:23-0.16:018:17Full Moon30Tue
31Wed10:004.010:304.94:130.04:060.16:018:17Full Moon31Wed
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 2:26 am — 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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