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 18m 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 - May 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:104.26:15-0.46:16-0.36:217:56Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:465.01:124.17:08-0.37:11-0.16:207:56Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:484.92:144.28:02-0.28:100.06:197:57Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:474.73:144.38:58-0.19:120.26:187:58Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:434.64:114.49:54-0.110:140.26:177:59Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:364.55:054.610:48-0.111:140.26:168:00Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:274.55:584.711:39-0.26:158:00Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:174.46:504.912:100.112:28-0.26:148:01Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:074.47:395.01:030.11:15-0.26:148:02Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:554.38:245.11:540.01:59-0.26:138:03Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:404.39:075.12:420.02:41-0.16:128:03New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:234.29:475.03:270.03:220.06:118:04New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:064.110:254.94:110.04:000.16:108:05New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:474.011:004.74:530.14:360.26:108:06New Moon14Thu
15Fri11:273.911:264.65:320.25:090.36:098:06Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:053.86:080.45:410.46:088:07Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:413.86:430.56:150.46:088:08Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:153.87:190.56:560.56:078:09Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:414.41:593.97:590.57:460.66:068:09First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:334.42:564.08:460.58:500.76:068:10First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:334.33:544.29:400.410:050.76:058:11First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:394.34:524.510:370.211:170.56:058:12First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:474.25:514.711:340.16:048:12Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:554.26:524.912:230.412:32-0.16:048:13Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:034.17:505.11:260.11:28-0.26:038:14Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:054.28:465.32:24-0.12:25-0.46:038:14Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:024.29:415.33:20-0.33:20-0.56:028:15Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:594.210:375.34:15-0.44:15-0.56:028:16Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:584.211:365.25:07-0.55:09-0.56:028:16Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:584.25:58-0.56:02-0.46:018:17Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:345.012:594.26:48-0.46:56-0.26:018:17Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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