Emerald Isle tides today
- Tide now 3.1 ft ↑ rising · high 10:26 am (3.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:00–6:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 4:00–6:00 pm Poor beach day · 3/10
- Waves · water 2.7 ft · 67 °F slight · 6.7 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 11 mph · 69 °F from the NE, gusts 22 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:26 am–6:17 pm 10 h 51 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 9:07 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:07 pm
- Best time to dive 9:30 am–12:00 pm great day · 9/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 12:00 am tomorrow. NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Today in Emerald Isle there are high tides at 10:26 am (3.2 ft) and 10:45 pm (2.2 ft) and low tides at 3:50 am and 5:01 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:26 am. The sun rises at 7:26 am and sets at 6:17 pm: 10 h 51 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:07 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:47 am to 4:47 am and from 3:19 pm to 5:19 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.7 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (11 mph). Partly cloudy, 69 °F.
Fishing in Emerald Isle today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 5:01 pm
- Major period 3:19–5:19 pm
- Sunset at 6:17 pm, golden hour from 5:42 pm
- Steady pressure (30.18 inHg), light offshore wind (10 mph) and some swell (2.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 84 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, combines the 5:01 pm low tide, a major period, sunset and some swell. Also good from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, with the 10:26 am high tide, moonset, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 2:50 am to 4:50 am, with the 3:50 am low tide, a major period and some swell.
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 Emerald Isle
Is it a beach day?
Rip current risk today: moderate · tomorrow: low (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.
- Feels like 73 °F: mild
- Water at 67 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 5:01 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (96% cloud cover)
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Calm for swimming: 2.6 ft waves; moderate rip current risk (NWS)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.6 ft
2.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 67 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 11 mph
Offshore breeze (11 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 5:01 pm
Low tide at 3:50 am and 5:01 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:26 am and 10:45 pm.
The best window, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings low tide at 5:01 pm, though with clouds and light offshore wind.
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 Emerald Isle
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- Indian Beach 3.5 mi · E
- 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 Emerald Isle
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:50 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:26 am 3.2 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 5:01 pm 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:45 pm 2.2 ft · coef. 81
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 24 min to high tide at 10:26 am.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 10:26 am high tide and 81 for the 10:45 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.3 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 (3.3 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, 3.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 40, 1.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:26 am · 6:17 pm | Low tide 3:50 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 10:26 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 5:01 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:45 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 84 | 84% | Major periods 2:47 am · 3:19 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:27 am · 6:16 pm | Low tide 4:44 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:23 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 6:00 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:44 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 77 | 74% | Major periods 3:51 am · 4:23 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:27 am · 6:15 pm | Low tide 5:44 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 12:24 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 7:03 pm · 0.4 ft | — | Coef. 71 | 63% | Major periods 4:54 am · 5:23 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:28 am · 5:14 pm | High tide 12:51 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 5:52 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:30 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 7:07 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 1:04 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 7:07 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:38 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 8:10 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 2:15 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 8:23 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 2:42 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 9:07 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:33 am · 6:56 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:31 am · 5:11 pm | High tide 3:19 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 9:32 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 3:41 pm · 2.4 ft | Low tide 9:57 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 70 | 21% | Major periods 7:19 am · 7:41 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
Emerald Isle has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Bogue Inlet (NOAA), 8.7 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 Emerald Isle
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.3 ft
- Significant2.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.5 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 4.3 ft with a period of 7 s, from the east-southeast (moderate).
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 10:02 am (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 Emerald Isle today
Surf today
Fair- 1.8–2.7 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.6 ft swell at 6 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 10:26 am)
Rip current risk today: moderate · tomorrow: low (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, today: 3.0 ft
- Light: First light 7:00 am · sunrise 7:26 am · sunset 6:17 pm · last light 6:43 pm
- Tide: low 3:50 am (-0.1 ft), high 10:26 am (3.2 ft), low 5:01 pm (0.2 ft) and high 10:45 pm (2.2 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: 45 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, has a good size and 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 Emerald Isle today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:26 am): little current from 9:50 am to 11:00 am
- 2.6 ft swell at 6 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:50 am (3:10–4:30 am), high tide 10:26 am (9:50–11:00 am), low tide 5:01 pm (4:20–5:40 pm) and high tide 10:45 pm (10:00–11:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.8 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. 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 6:43 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 9:07 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 3:30 pm to 6:20 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current.
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) 9.8 mi
- Wreck 9.7 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- AR-342 6.8 mi
- AR-340 7.3 mi
- AR-320 8.2 mi
- AR-380 9.0 mi
- AR-330 9.8 mi
- AR-345 9.8 mi
- AR-315 12 mi
- The Big Diver SCUBA Company 7.8 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 Emerald Isle
Now in Emerald Isle
- Low / high
- 60 / 73 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 78%
- Humidity
- 78%
- Dew pointDew point
- 61 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 33
- 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 (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.16 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 | Partly cloudy | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear |
| Temperature | 64° | 61° | 60° | 64° | 72° | 73° | 70° | 65° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 NNE | 8 NNE | 8 NNE | 11 NNE | 11 NE | 10 NE | 8 NE | 8 NE |
| Gusts | 20 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
| Waves | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.4 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 pm 72° 11 NE 2.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 10 NE 2.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 70° 8 NE 2.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 65° 8 NE 2.4 ft
- 12:00 am 63° 7 NE 2.4 ft
- 3:00 am 60° 5 NE 2.4 ft
- 6:00 am 57° 4 N 2.4 ft
- 9:00 am 62° 5 N 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 60 / 73 °F | 11 mph NNE | 2.8 ft | 10:26 am · 10:45 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 56 / 77 °F | 7 mph NE | 2.5 ft | 11:23 am · 11:44 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 55 / 69 °F | 12 mph NE | 2.1 ft | 12:24 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 54 / 71 °F | 11 mph NE | 2.1 ft | 12:51 am · 12:30 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 58 / 73 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.9 ft | 1:04 am · 1:38 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 60 / 76 °F | 11 mph NE | 2.7 ft | 2:15 am · 2:42 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 62 / 77 °F | 11 mph ENE | 4.5 ft | 3:19 am · 3:41 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 64 / 76 °F | 10 mph SE | 5.8 ft | 4:14 am · 4:34 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 73 °F | 10 mph WSW | 4.4 ft | 5:03 am · 5:22 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 55 / 69 °F | 10 mph WNW | 5.0 ft | 5:48 am · 6:06 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 68 °F | 10 mph N | 4.5 ft | 6:29 am · 6:47 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 48 / 69 °F | 9 mph SW | 3.0 ft | 7:08 am · 7:26 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 58 / 72 °F | 10 mph SW | 3.4 ft | 7:46 am · 8:04 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 54 / 69 °F | 7 mph NNW | 3.0 ft | 8:24 am · 8:43 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 56° / 77° 2.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 55° / 69° 2.1 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 54° / 71° 2.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 58° / 73° 1.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 60° / 76° 2.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 62° / 77° 4.5 ft
- Thu 5 Rain 64° / 76° 5.8 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 10:02 am (local time).
The sun in Emerald Isle
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:30 am
- Full dark 7:12 pm
- Civil dawn 7:00 am
- Civil dusk 6:43 pm
- Solar noon 12:52 pm (42° high)
- Daylight 10 h 51 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:42 pm
- Full dark 7:12 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,391 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Emerald Isle
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:47–4:47 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:19–5:19 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:01 am–12:01 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:37–9:37 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Emerald Isle
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Bogue Inlet Pier 4.9 mi
- USCG 8.5 mi
- Jetty 7.3 mi
- Jetty 9.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.1 mi
- Boat ramp 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.5 mi
- Boat ramp 2.5 mi
- Marina 2.3 mi
- Marina 2.5 mi
- Marina 2.5 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.5 mi.
From the shoreline (700 ft from Emerald Isle) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep0.5 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.5 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 3.1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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 Emerald IsleTides nearby
- Broad Creek3.1 mi
- Indian Beach3.2 mi
- Bogue5.1 mi
- Cape Carteret6.4 mi
- Cedar Point6.9 mi
- Pine Knoll Shores7.9 mi
- Swansboro9.6 mi
- Atlantic Beach12 mi
- Morehead City13 mi
- Havelock14 mi
Emerald Isle at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,720 people. Coordinates: 34.678° N, 76.951° 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, Bogue Inlet, is 8.7 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Indian Beach (4.6 mi), Bogue Inlet Pier (4.9 mi).
Questions about Emerald IsleQuestions
What time is high tide today in Emerald Isle?
Today in Emerald Isle there are high tides at 10:26 am (3.2 ft) and 10:45 pm (2.2 ft) and low tides at 3:50 am and 5:01 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Emerald Isle?
At 6:17 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:43 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Emerald Isle?
At 7:27 am. First light comes at 6:31 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:47–4:47 am, Minor 11:01 am–12:01 pm, Major 3:19–5:19 pm, Minor 8:37–9:37 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Emerald Isle?
Overcast, from 60 °F to 73 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (11 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Emerald Isle?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.7 ft waves with a period of 6.7 s from the southeast. The water is 66.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Emerald Isle?
The best time to visit Emerald Isle 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 Bogue Inlet (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).