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 06m 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 - Sep 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:474.76:090.46:570.96:457:37Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:104.312:324.76:440.47:481.16:467:36Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:004.21:274.87:280.48:531.16:477:34Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:034.12:364.88:250.510:021.16:477:33Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:214.04:034.89:370.511:081.06:487:31Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:394.15:224.910:540.46:497:30Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:504.26:335.112:090.712:040.26:497:29Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:574.57:365.21:070.41:090.06:507:27Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:584.78:315.32:000.22:09-0.26:517:26New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:545.09:205.32:51-0.13:06-0.36:527:25New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:475.210:085.23:40-0.34:01-0.36:527:23New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:395.310:565.04:28-0.34:53-0.26:537:22Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:315.311:454.85:13-0.35:440.06:547:20Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:245.35:58-0.26:340.26:547:19Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:354.61:165.16:420.17:250.56:557:18Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:274.42:105.07:280.38:180.86:567:16First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:204.33:044.98:170.69:140.96:567:15First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:144.33:574.89:120.710:101.06:577:13First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:084.34:494.810:090.811:041.06:587:12First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:014.35:414.811:050.811:550.96:587:11Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:544.46:334.811:590.86:597:09Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:474.57:224.912:430.812:510.77:007:08Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:374.68:074.91:290.71:400.67:007:06Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:244.78:484.82:110.62:260.67:017:05Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:064.89:254.72:500.63:110.67:027:04Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:434.89:584.63:280.53:550.67:037:02Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:124.810:234.54:030.54:380.77:037:01Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:264.810:414.44:360.55:190.87:046:59Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:444.911:094.35:090.56:020.87:056:58Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:215.011:514.35:450.46:470.97:056:57Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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