Frisco tides today
- Tide now 3.1 ft ↓ falling · low 3:35 am (-0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 9:30–10:40 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 1/10
- Waves · water 4.4 ft · 67 °F moderate · 6.1 s from the east
- Wind · air 11 mph · 64 °F from the NE, gusts 16 · mainly clear
- Surf tomorrow 1.8–2.8 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Sun 7:20 am–6:12 pm 10 h 52 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:57 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:57 pm
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until Fri 30, 12:00 am. NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Today in Frisco there are high tides at 9:21 am (4.4 ft) and 9:39 pm (3.1 ft) and low tides at 2:46 am and 3:52 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 3:35 am. The sun rises at 7:20 am and sets at 6:12 pm: 10 h 52 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:57 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:37 am to 3:37 am and from 2:09 pm to 4:09 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.4 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (11 mph). Mainly clear, 64 °F.
Fishing in Frisco today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:52 pm
- Major period 2:09–4:09 pm
- Steady pressure (30.24 inHg), moderate offshore wind (14 mph) and some swell (3.9 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, 2:50 pm to 4:10 pm, combines the 3:52 pm low tide, a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 1:50 am to 3:40 am, with the 2:46 am low tide, a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 9:30 pm to 10:40 pm, with the 9:39 pm high tide and some swell.
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 Atlantic croaker. What you can catch
Beach day in Frisco
Is it a beach day?
Rip current risk tomorrow: high (NWS)
Stay out of the water: rip currents can pull even strong swimmers out to sea. If one catches you, don't swim against it: swim parallel to the shore and wave for help.
- Mostly sunny
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 66 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 3:52 pm: more sand
- Feels like 64 °F: chilly for the beach
- Fresh offshore wind (19 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.9 ft
3.9 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 66 °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 19 mph
Fresh offshore wind (19 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 2:46 am
Low tide at 2:46 am and 3:52 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:21 am and 9:39 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 Frisco
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- Old Lighthouse Beach 6.2 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for North Carolina (N.C. Recreational Water Quality Program).
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Tides in Frisco
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:46 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:21 am 4.4 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 3:52 pm 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:39 pm 3.1 ft · coef. 86
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 41 min to low tide at 3:35 am.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 9:21 am high tide and 86 for the 9:39 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.6 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large 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 (4.5 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.8 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, 4.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 40, 2.1 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 | 7:20 am · 6:12 pm | Low tide 2:46 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 9:21 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 3:52 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 9:39 pm · 3.1 ft | Coef. 88 | 91% | Major periods 1:37 am · 2:09 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:21 am · 6:11 pm | Low tide 3:35 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 10:13 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 4:46 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:32 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 84 | 84% | Major periods 2:41 am · 3:14 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:22 am · 6:10 pm | Low tide 4:29 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:10 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 5:45 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:31 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 77 | 74% | Major periods 3:46 am · 4:18 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:23 am · 6:09 pm | Low tide 5:29 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:11 pm · 3.9 ft | Low tide 6:48 pm · 0.4 ft | — | Coef. 71 | 63% | Major periods 4:48 am · 5:18 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:24 am · 5:08 pm | High tide 12:38 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 5:37 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:17 pm · 3.7 ft | Low tide 6:52 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:46 am · 5:13 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:25 am · 5:07 pm | High tide 12:51 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 6:52 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:25 pm · 3.6 ft | Low tide 7:55 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:39 am · 6:04 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:26 am · 5:06 pm | High tide 2:02 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 8:08 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 2:29 pm · 3.4 ft | Low tide 8:52 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:28 am · 6:51 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 Cape Hatteras Fishing Pier station (NOAA), 0.9 mi from Frisco. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Frisco
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.2 ft
- Significant4.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
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 Wednesday 28: 4.5 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.1 °F less yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.
Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 74.1 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−4.4 °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 9:54 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 41120, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Surf in Frisco today
Surf today
Fair- 2.0–3.1 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.2 ft swell at 6 s from the east-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 9:39 pm)
Rip current risk tomorrow: high (NWS)
Stay out of the water: rip currents can pull even strong swimmers out to sea. If one catches you, don't swim against it: swim parallel to the shore and wave for help.
Surf height from the NWS, tomorrow: 2.0–4.0 ft
- Light: First light 6:54 am · sunrise 7:20 am · sunset 6:12 pm · last light 6:38 pm
- Tide: low 2:46 am (-0.2 ft), high 9:21 am (4.4 ft), low 3:52 pm (0.1 ft) and high 9:39 pm (3.1 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 65.8 °F–67.3 °F: a 3/2 fullsuit.
- Energy: 79 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 6:38 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 11:00 am to 12:00 pm can also work, with 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 Frisco today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (3:52 pm): little current from 3:30 pm to 4:20 pm
- 3.2 ft swell at 6 s from the east-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.4 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:46 am (2:20–3:10 am), high tide 9:21 am (9:00–9:40 am), low tide 3:52 pm (3:30–4:20 pm) and high tide 9:39 pm (9:10–10:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.1 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 65.8–67.3 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:38 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:57 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:50 pm to 4:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 10:30 am to 11:10 am, with light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with tidal 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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- Wreck 1.0 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- AR-296 3.7 mi
- AR-220 7.5 mi
- AR-225 8.5 mi
- AR-230 10 mi
- Dive Hatteras 3.7 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 Frisco
Now in Frisco
- Low / high
- 63 / 64 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 9%
- Clouds
- 29%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 62 °F
- Visibility
- 7.6 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 55
- 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.07 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 | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 63° | 64° | 63° | 64° | 64° | 64° | 64° | 64° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 NNE | 14 NNE | 14 NNE | 16 NE | 16 NE | 17 NE | 17 NNE | 13 NE |
| Gusts | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 17 |
| Waves | 3.2 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.9 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.5 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 |
- 9:00 pm 64° 13 NE 4.5 ft
- 12:00 am 64° 10 ENE 4.2 ft
- 3:00 am 64° 11 NE 3.9 ft
- 6:00 am 64° 10 ENE 3.7 ft
- 9:00 am 64° 12 NE 3.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 64° 13 NE 3.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 64° 11 NE 3.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 65° 12 NNE 3.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 63 / 64 °F | 19 mph NE | 4.5 ft | 9:21 am · 9:39 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 64 / 66 °F | 13 mph NE | 4.2 ft | 10:13 am · 10:32 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 64 / 66 °F | 9 mph NNE | 3.5 ft | 11:10 am · 11:31 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 63 / 65 °F | 17 mph NNE | 3.3 ft | 12:11 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 64 / 67 °F | 14 mph NE | 3.0 ft | 12:38 am · 12:17 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 67 / 69 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.7 ft | 12:51 am · 1:25 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 67 / 70 °F | 16 mph NE | 4.1 ft | 2:02 am · 2:29 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 68 / 71 °F | 13 mph ENE | 5.0 ft | 3:06 am · 3:28 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 67 / 69 °F | 13 mph NE | 4.9 ft | 4:01 am · 4:21 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 65 / 67 °F | 12 mph W | 3.9 ft | 4:50 am · 5:09 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 62 / 64 °F | 10 mph NW | 2.3 ft | 5:35 am · 5:53 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 61 / 64 °F | 31 mph N | 3.6 ft | 6:16 am · 6:34 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 62 / 65 °F | 30 mph N | 3.5 ft | 6:55 am · 7:13 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 63 / 65 °F | 21 mph N | 2.4 ft | 7:33 am · 7:51 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 64° / 66° 4.2 ft
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 64° / 66° 3.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 63° / 65° 3.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 64° / 67° 3.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 67° / 69° 2.7 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 67° / 70° 4.1 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 68° / 71° 5.0 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.5 °F; normal high: 70 °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 9:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Frisco
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:24 am
- Full dark 7:08 pm
- Civil dawn 6:54 am
- Civil dusk 6:38 pm
- Solar noon 12:46 pm (42° high)
- Daylight 10 h 52 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:37 pm
- Full dark 7:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,730 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Frisco
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:37–3:37 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:09–4:09 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:48–10:48 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:27–8:27 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 Frisco
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 4.7 mi
- Buxton Jetty (First Jetty) 6.3 mi
- Second Jetty 6.3 mi
- Third Jetty 6.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.1 mi
- Boat Ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Scotch Bonnet Marina 1.9 mi
- Village Marina 3.9 mi
- Bob's Frisco Tackle and Convenience 1.1 mi
- The Pelican's Roost 3.5 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 0.45 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.85 mi.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Frisco) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.45 mi
- 33 ft deep0.85 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 0.45 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. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.85 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse 5.7 mi east
- Range
- 24 nautical miles (28 mi)
- Light height
- 187 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 210 ft
- Built
- 1870
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near FriscoTides nearby
- Hatteras3.6 mi
- Buxton5.4 mi
- Hatteras Inlet8.1 mi
- Avon10 mi
- Ocracoke22 mi
- Salvo23 mi
- Waves25 mi
- Ocracoke Inlet25 mi
- Rodanthe26 mi
- Engelhard28 mi
Frisco at a glance
- Town or city of about 200 people. Coordinates: 35.235° N, 75.628° W.
- It is 107 mi east of Jacksonville, the main place in North Carolina. The sun rises 7 min earlier and sets 8 min earlier than in Jacksonville.
- The nearest tide station, Cape Hatteras Fishing Pier, is 0.9 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about FriscoQuestions
What time is high tide today in Frisco?
Today in Frisco there are high tides at 9:21 am (4.4 ft) and 9:39 pm (3.1 ft) and low tides at 2:46 am and 3:52 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Frisco?
At 6:12 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:38 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Frisco?
At 7:21 am. First light comes at 6:25 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 1:37–3:37 am, Minor 9:48–10:48 am, Major 2:09–4:09 pm, Minor 7:27–8:27 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Frisco?
Light drizzle, from 63 °F to 64 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (11 mph) and a 9% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Frisco?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.4 ft waves with a period of 6.1 s from the east. The water is 67.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Frisco?
The best time to visit Frisco is from April to June and in October: highs of 70 °F to 83 °F, about 10 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 Cape Hatteras Fishing Pier (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).