Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orton Point, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orton Point, NC.
Next low tide : 1:41 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 29m at 7:28 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658501
Common Questions About Tides

Orton Point, NC Tides - Jan 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:524.39:063.82:21-0.33:12-0.17:175:13Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:224.39:383.73:02-0.43:51-0.17:175:14Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:394.310:023.83:42-0.44:29-0.27:175:14Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:584.310:273.84:23-0.45:05-0.27:175:15Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:344.311:083.95:05-0.35:42-0.27:175:16Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:214.25:51-0.26:23-0.37:175:17Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:004.012:164.16:46-0.17:12-0.37:175:18Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:054.11:223.97:540.08:10-0.37:175:18Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:224.12:383.89:060.19:15-0.37:175:19Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:344.23:513.710:140.010:21-0.47:175:20Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:444.35:003.711:19-0.211:24-0.67:175:21Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:524.56:073.812:19-0.47:175:22Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:564.67:083.912:25-0.81:15-0.67:175:23Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:524.78:034.01:22-0.92:08-0.77:175:24New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:444.78:554.12:17-1.02:59-0.87:165:25New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:334.69:464.13:09-1.03:47-0.97:165:26New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:214.510:374.13:59-1.04:32-0.87:165:27Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:074.411:264.14:46-0.85:15-0.77:165:28Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:524.25:32-0.65:56-0.57:155:29Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:154.112:374.06:19-0.36:38-0.47:155:29Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:054.01:253.87:080.07:21-0.27:145:30First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:554.02:143.78:020.18:06-0.17:145:31First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:453.93:043.68:570.38:560.07:145:32First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:363.93:553.69:530.39:470.07:135:33First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:293.94:473.510:470.210:400.07:135:34Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:234.05:413.611:390.211:32-0.17:125:35Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:164.06:323.612:290.17:115:36Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:064.17:203.712:23-0.31:16-0.17:115:37Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:494.18:033.81:11-0.42:00-0.27:105:38Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:274.28:423.81:58-0.52:43-0.37:105:39Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:594.29:163.92:43-0.63:23-0.47:095:40Full Moon31Fri
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 10:34 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (5% illuminated). This places Orton Point, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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