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 1h 45m 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 - Apr 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:184.211:494.95:37-0.55:40-0.56:577:33Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:154.16:29-0.46:29-0.46:567:33Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:504.81:184.07:22-0.27:23-0.26:547:34Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:564.72:234.08:20-0.18:240.06:537:35Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:024.63:274.09:200.09:300.16:527:36Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:044.54:274.110:200.010:350.16:517:36Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:024.55:254.311:16-0.111:360.06:497:37Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:584.56:214.512:10-0.26:487:38Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:514.57:154.712:34-0.11:01-0.36:477:39Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:414.58:054.91:28-0.21:48-0.46:457:39Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:274.58:515.02:18-0.32:33-0.46:447:40New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:104.49:335.03:06-0.33:16-0.36:437:41New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:524.410:134.93:52-0.33:55-0.26:417:42New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:334.210:514.84:36-0.24:330.06:407:42New Moon14Tue
15Wed11:144.111:284.75:170.05:060.16:397:43Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:554.011:594.55:560.15:370.26:387:44Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:363.96:340.36:060.36:377:45Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:194.41:183.87:110.56:380.46:357:46Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:384.32:033.77:510.67:190.56:347:46First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:204.22:543.88:380.78:130.66:337:47First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:164.23:473.99:320.79:210.76:327:48First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:264.24:414.010:280.610:360.66:317:49First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:354.25:354.211:230.411:440.56:297:49Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:394.26:314.512:160.26:287:50Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:414.27:254.812:480.31:090.06:277:51Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:384.38:165.01:470.02:00-0.26:267:52Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:314.39:055.22:44-0.22:51-0.36:257:53Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:224.39:545.33:38-0.33:41-0.46:247:53Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:144.310:475.34:32-0.44:33-0.56:237:54Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:104.211:455.25:24-0.55:24-0.46:227:55Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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