Aurora tides today
- Tide now 0.5 ft ↓ falling · low 9:17 am (0.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:20–6:20 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 2:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves 1.0 ft smooth · 2.1 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 67 °F from the NE, gusts 19 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:25 am–6:16 pm 10 h 51 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:01 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:01 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:50 am–12:50 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Aurora there is high tide at 5:16 pm (0.5 ft) and low tide at 8:09 am. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:17 am. The sun rises at 7:25 am and sets at 6:16 pm: 10 h 51 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:01 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:42 am to 3:42 am and from 2:14 pm to 4:14 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (7 mph). Partly cloudy, 67 °F.
Fishing in Aurora today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:14–4:14 pm
- Steady pressure (30.30 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and calm sea (1.0 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:40 am to 3:40 am, with a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, with sunrise and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, longfin inshore squid, Atlantic croaker and weakfish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: spot and longfin inshore squid. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Aurora, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Aurora
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 74 °F: mild
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.1 ft waves
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.1 ft
1.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand
Aurora has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind and a calm sea.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Aurora
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Aurora.
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Webcams near Aurora
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Tides in Aurora
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 8:09 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:16 pm 0.5 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 15 h 22 min to low tide at 9:17 am.
In Aurora the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.2 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on March 27 (0.8 ft) and the lowest, on July 1 (0.0 ft).
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:25 am · 6:16 pm | Low tide 8:09 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 5:16 pm · 0.5 ft | — | — | 91% | Major periods 1:42 am · 2:14 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:26 am · 6:15 pm | Low tide 9:17 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:24 pm · 0.6 ft | — | — | 84% | Major periods 2:46 am · 3:19 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:27 am · 6:14 pm | Low tide 10:22 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 7:22 pm · 0.6 ft | — | — | 74% | Major periods 3:51 am · 4:22 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:28 am · 6:13 pm | Low tide 11:26 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 8:16 pm · 0.7 ft | — | — | 63% | Major periods 4:53 am · 5:22 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:29 am · 5:12 pm | Low tide 11:33 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 8:10 pm · 0.6 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:51 am · 5:18 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:30 am · 5:11 pm | Low tide 3:32 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 8:11 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 12:53 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:07 pm · 0.6 ft | 41% | Major periods 5:44 am · 6:09 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:31 am · 5:10 pm | Low tide 3:37 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:03 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 3:21 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:10 pm · 0.5 ft | 30% | Major periods 6:32 am · 6:56 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Oriental station (NOAA), 20 mi from Aurora. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Aurora
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant1.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.1 ft with a period of 2 s, from the northeast (smooth).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:55 pm (local time).
Diving in Aurora today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.8 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:43 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:01 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 12:50 pm, combines small waves, light wind and the sun high.
In Aurora the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Aurora
Now in Aurora
- Low / high
- 57 / 73 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 5%
- Clouds
- 51%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 61 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 42
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.13 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Mainly clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 57° | 61° | 61° | 62° | 69° | 72° | 67° | 63° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NNE | 5 NNE | 4 NNE | 8 NNE | 9 NNE | 9 NE | 7 NE | 5 NNE |
| Gusts | 10 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 14 |
| Waves | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.8 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 67° 7 NE 1.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 63° 5 NNE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 62° 6 NE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 61° 4 NNE 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 60° 4 NE 0.5 ft
- 9:00 am 64° 5 NE 0.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 72° 6 NE 0.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 75° 6 NE 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 57 / 73 °F | 10 mph NNE | 1.1 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 59 / 75 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 56 / 78 °F | 3 mph N | 0.4 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 54 / 68 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 54 / 71 °F | 9 mph NE | 0.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 58 / 71 °F | 9 mph ENE | 0.6 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 60 / 74 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 61 / 75 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 74 °F | 9 mph SE | 0.7 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 72 °F | 8 mph WSW | 0.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 68 °F | 7 mph NW | 0.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 49 / 67 °F | 13 mph N | 1.6 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 53 / 65 °F | 12 mph N | 1.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 69 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.0 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 59° / 75° 0.7 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 56° / 78° 0.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 54° / 68° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 54° / 71° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 58° / 71° 0.6 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 60° / 74° 1.1 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 61° / 75° 1.1 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+1.9 °F; normal high: 71 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:55 pm (local time).
The sun in Aurora
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:29 am
- Full dark 7:12 pm
- Civil dawn 6:59 am
- Civil dusk 6:43 pm
- Solar noon 12:51 pm (41° high)
- Daylight 10 h 51 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:41 pm
- Full dark 7:12 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,651 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Aurora
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:42–3:42 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:14–4:14 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:54–10:54 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:31–8:31 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Aurora
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 1.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1.3 mi from Aurora) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1.1 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 1.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.1 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near AuroraTides nearby
- Bayview9.1 mi
- Mesic11 mi
- Vandemere11 mi
- Bayboro11 mi
- Stonewall12 mi
- Bath12 mi
- Hobucken13 mi
- River Road18 mi
- Oriental20 mi
- Washington Park21 mi
Aurora at a glance
- Town or city of about 522 people. Coordinates: 35.305° N, 76.789° W.
- It is 53 mi northeast of Jacksonville, the main place in North Carolina. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Jacksonville.
- The nearest tide station, Oriental, is 20 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about AuroraQuestions
What time is sunset today in Aurora?
At 6:16 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:43 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Aurora?
At 7:26 am. First light comes at 6:30 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:42–3:42 am, Minor 9:54–10:54 am, Major 2:14–4:14 pm, Minor 7:31–8:31 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Aurora?
Overcast, from 57 °F to 73 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (7 mph) and a 5% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Aurora?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 2.1 s from the northeast.
When is the best time to visit Aurora?
The best time to visit Aurora is from April to May and in October: highs of 73 °F to 80 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Oriental (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).