Broad Creek tides today
- Tide now 1.6 ft ↓ falling · low 5:49 am (-0.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:00–6:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 3.0 ft · 67 °F slight · 6.4 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 10 mph · 63 °F from the NE, gusts 22 · overcast
- Sun 7:25 am–6:18 pm 10 h 53 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:04 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:04 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:50 am–1:50 pm great day · 9/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until Fri 30, 12:00 am. NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
- Coastal Flood Advisory: minor flooding along the shore at high tide. Until 2:00 pm tomorrow. NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Today in Broad Creek there are high tides at 11:08 am (2.3 ft) and 11:26 pm (1.6 ft) and low tides at 5:00 am and 6:06 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:49 am. The sun rises at 7:25 am and sets at 6:18 pm: 10 h 53 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:04 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:43 am to 3:43 am and from 2:15 pm to 4:15 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (10 mph). Overcast, 63 °F.
Fishing in Broad Creek today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:06 pm
- Sunset at 6:18 pm, golden hour from 5:43 pm
- Steady pressure (30.24 inHg), light offshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (2.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 88 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:40 pm to 6:40 pm, combines the 6:06 pm low tide, sunset and some swell. Also worth a try from 10:10 am to 10:50 am, with the 11:08 am high tide, moonset and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, Atlantic croaker, weakfish and summer flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: spot and Atlantic croaker. What you can catch
Beach day in Broad Creek
Is it a beach day?
Rip current risk tomorrow: moderate (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 76 °F: pleasant
- Calm for swimming: 2.8 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 67 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 6:06 pm: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.8 ft
2.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 67 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate offshore wind (13 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 5:00 am
Low tide at 5:00 am and 6:06 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:08 am and 11:26 pm.
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 Broad Creek
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- Indian Beach 3.4 mi · SE
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for North Carolina (N.C. Recreational Water Quality Program).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Broad Creek
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:00 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:08 am 2.3 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 6:06 pm 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:26 pm 1.6 ft · coef. 86
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 15 min to low tide at 5:49 am.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 11:08 am high tide and 86 for the 11:26 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.5 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on November 25 (2.4 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.6 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 90, 2.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 40, 0.8 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:25 am · 6:18 pm | Low tide 5:00 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:08 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 6:06 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:26 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 88 | 91% | Major periods 1:43 am · 2:15 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:26 am · 6:17 pm | Low tide 5:49 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:00 pm · 2.3 ft | Low tide 7:00 pm · 0.2 ft | — | Coef. 83 | 84% | Major periods 2:47 am · 3:19 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:27 am · 6:16 pm | High tide 12:19 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 6:43 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 12:57 pm · 2.2 ft | Low tide 7:59 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 80 | 74% | Major periods 3:51 am · 4:23 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:27 am · 6:15 pm | High tide 1:18 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 7:43 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:58 pm · 2.1 ft | Low tide 9:02 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 74 | 63% | Major periods 4:54 am · 5:23 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:28 am · 5:14 pm | High tide 1:25 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 7:51 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 2:04 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 9:06 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:51 am · 5:18 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:29 am · 5:13 pm | High tide 2:38 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 9:06 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 3:12 pm · 1.9 ft | Low tide 10:09 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:44 am · 6:09 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:30 am · 5:12 pm | High tide 3:49 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 10:22 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:16 pm · 1.8 ft | Low tide 11:06 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:33 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
Broad Creek has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Coral Bay (NOAA), 9.6 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Cape Hatteras Fishing Pier reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Broad Creek
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.5 ft
- Significant3.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 3.2 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east-southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water colder than normal for late October (−5.0 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:34 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from stations 41159 and 41064, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Surf in Broad Creek today
Surf today
Poor- 1.7–2.7 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.4 ft swell at 6 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 6:06 pm)
Rip current risk tomorrow: moderate (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
Surf height from the NWS, tomorrow: 1.0–3.0 ft
- Light: First light 6:59 am · sunrise 7:25 am · sunset 6:18 pm · last light 6:44 pm
- Tide: low 5:00 am (-0.1 ft), high 11:08 am (2.3 ft), low 6:06 pm (0.1 ft) and high 11:26 pm (1.6 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 66.6 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 35 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 6:44 pm, has light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Diving in Broad Creek today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.0 ft swell at 6 s from the east-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:00 am (4:00–5:40 am), high tide 11:08 am (10:30 am–12:10 pm), low tide 6:06 pm (5:10–7:00 pm) and high tide 11:26 pm (10:40 pm–12:40 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 66.6 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:44 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:04 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 10:30 am, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, with light wind, weak current and the sun high.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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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- Indra (Wrack) 12 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- AR-380 7.7 mi
- AR-320 8.5 mi
- AR-342 9.6 mi
- AR-340 10 mi
- AR-315 11 mi
- AR-330 12 mi
- The Big Diver SCUBA Company 7.0 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Broad Creek
Now in Broad Creek
- Low / high
- 58 / 74 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 7%
- Clouds
- 87%
- Humidity
- 92%
- Dew pointDew point
- 61 °F
- Visibility
- 8.2 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 43
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 58° | 61° | 61° | 64° | 72° | 74° | 69° | 65° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 NE | 10 NNE | 9 NNE | 11 NNE | 13 NNE | 13 NE | 11 NE | 11 NNE |
| Gusts | 17 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 26 |
| Waves | 2.0 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.9 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 |
- 12:00 am 63° 10 NE 3.0 ft
- 3:00 am 63° 8 NE 3.0 ft
- 6:00 am 61° 9 NE 2.8 ft
- 9:00 am 66° 10 NE 2.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 74° 8 NE 2.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 75° 8 NNE 2.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 71° 7 NE 2.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 64° 4 NE 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 58 / 74 °F | 13 mph NNE | 3.0 ft | 11:08 am · 11:26 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 61 / 75 °F | 10 mph NE | 3.1 ft | 12:00 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 56 / 77 °F | 6 mph NNE | 2.6 ft | 12:19 am · 12:57 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 55 / 69 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.9 ft | 1:18 am · 1:58 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 54 / 72 °F | 11 mph NE | 2.0 ft | 1:25 am · 2:04 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 58 / 73 °F | 11 mph NE | 2.4 ft | 2:38 am · 3:12 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 60 / 74 °F | 13 mph NE | 3.2 ft | 3:49 am · 4:16 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 61 / 75 °F | 12 mph NE | 3.2 ft | 4:53 am · 5:15 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 75 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.8 ft | 5:48 am · 6:08 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 72 °F | 9 mph WSW | 3.3 ft | 6:37 am · 6:56 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 53 / 69 °F | 10 mph NW | 4.0 ft | 7:22 am · 7:40 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 68 °F | 13 mph NNW | 5.3 ft | 8:03 am · 8:21 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 66 °F | 12 mph N | 4.5 ft | 8:42 am · 9:00 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 69 °F | 10 mph NNE | 3.6 ft | 9:20 am · 9:38 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 61° / 75° 3.1 ft
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 56° / 77° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 55° / 69° 1.9 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 54° / 72° 2.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 58° / 73° 2.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 60° / 74° 3.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 61° / 75° 3.2 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- 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, normal highs for late October (74 °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 11:34 pm (local time).
The sun in Broad Creek
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:29 am
- Full dark 7:13 pm
- Civil dawn 6:59 am
- Civil dusk 6:44 pm
- Solar noon 12:52 pm (42° high)
- Daylight 10 h 53 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:43 pm
- Full dark 7:13 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,641 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Broad Creek
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:43–3:43 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:15–4:15 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:52–10:52 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:34–8:34 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 Broad Creek
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Bogue Inlet Pier 7.0 mi
- Jetty 5.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.1 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Marina 1.6 mi
- Marina 2.1 mi
- Marina 2.8 mi
- DICK'S Sporting Goods 7.6 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 2.3 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.3 mi from Broad Creek) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 2.3 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 2.3 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 2.3 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 2.3 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 2.3 mi out.
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 Broad CreekTides nearby
- Emerald Isle3.1 mi
- Indian Beach3.3 mi
- Bogue5.9 mi
- Pine Knoll Shores7.2 mi
- Cape Carteret7.5 mi
- Cedar Point8.1 mi
- Swansboro11 mi
- Havelock11 mi
- Atlantic Beach11 mi
- Morehead City12 mi
Broad Creek at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,334 people. Coordinates: 34.721° N, 76.936° W.
- It is 28 mi east of Jacksonville, the main place in North Carolina. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Jacksonville.
- The nearest tide station, Coral Bay, is 9.7 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Indian Beach (4.3 mi).
Questions about Broad CreekQuestions
What time is high tide today in Broad Creek?
Today in Broad Creek there are high tides at 11:08 am (2.3 ft) and 11:26 pm (1.6 ft) and low tides at 5:00 am and 6:06 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Broad Creek?
At 6:18 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:44 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Broad Creek?
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 1:43–3:43 am, Minor 9:52–10:52 am, Major 2:15–4:15 pm, Minor 7:34–8:34 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Broad Creek?
Light drizzle, from 58 °F to 74 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (10 mph) and a 7% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Broad Creek?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.0 ft waves with a period of 6.4 s from the east-southeast. The water is 66.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Broad Creek?
The best time to visit Broad Creek is from April to May and in October: highs of 73 °F to 80 °F, about 9 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 Coral Bay (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).