Manteo tides today
- Tide now 0.4 ft ↓ falling · low 7:27 am (0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:10–6:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 9:00 am–2:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.5 ft · 64 °F slight · 6.2 s from the east
- Wind · air 8 mph · 64 °F from the ENE, gusts 17 · clear
- Sun 7:22 am–6:10 pm 10 h 48 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:58 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:58 pm
- Best time to dive 10:30 am–1:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach Hazards Statement: rip currents, waves or other hazards at the beaches. Until 8:00 pm today. NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
- Coastal Flood Advisory: minor flooding along the shore at high tide. Until 2:00 pm today. NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Today in Manteo there are high tides at 12:51 am (0.5 ft) and 1:39 pm (0.6 ft) and low tides at 7:27 am and 8:22 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:27 am. The sun rises at 7:22 am and sets at 6:10 pm: 10 h 48 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:58 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:42 am to 4:42 am and from 3:14 pm to 5:14 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (8 mph). Clear, 64 °F.
Fishing in Manteo today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 3:14–5:14 pm
- Sunset at 6:10 pm, golden hour from 5:34 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.09 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (8 mph) and some swell (2.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:10 pm to 6:10 pm, combines a major period, sunset, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:40 am to 4:40 am, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, with sunrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: mahi-mahi, longfin inshore squid, spot and Atlantic croaker. October is one of the months when these are seen most: spot and Atlantic croaker. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Manteo, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Manteo
Is it a beach day?
- Official statement: Beach Hazards Statement (NWS Newport/Morehead City NC)
- Feels like 71 °F: mild
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Cloudy (84% cloud cover)
- Calm for swimming: 2.3 ft waves; high rip current risk (official statement)
- Water at 64 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.3 ft
2.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. High rip current risk (official statement in effect). If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 64 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- 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
Manteo has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
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 Manteo
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Manteo.
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Webcams near Manteo
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Tides in Manteo
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:51 am 0.5 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 7:27 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:39 pm 0.6 ft
- ▼ Low tide 8:22 pm 0.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 15 min to low tide at 7:27 am.
In Manteo the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.4 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 September 30 (0.7 ft) and the lowest, on January 5 (-0.1 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, Thu 29 | 7:22 am · 6:10 pm | High tide 12:51 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 7:27 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 1:39 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 8:22 pm · 0.3 ft | 84% | Major periods 2:42 am · 3:14 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:23 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 1:31 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 8:16 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:28 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 9:11 pm · 0.3 ft | 74% | Major periods 3:46 am · 4:18 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:24 am · 6:08 pm | High tide 2:15 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 9:05 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 3:22 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 9:59 pm · 0.3 ft | 63% | Major periods 4:48 am · 5:18 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:25 am · 5:07 pm | High tide 2:07 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 8:56 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 3:18 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 9:50 pm · 0.3 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:46 am · 5:13 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:26 am · 5:06 pm | High tide 3:07 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 9:49 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 4:16 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 10:45 pm · 0.3 ft | 41% | Major periods 5:39 am · 6:04 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:27 am · 5:05 pm | High tide 4:11 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 10:50 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 5:11 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 11:45 pm · 0.3 ft | 30% | Major periods 6:28 am · 6:51 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:28 am · 5:04 pm | High tide 5:13 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 11:56 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:03 pm · 0.5 ft | — | 21% | Major periods 7:14 am · 7:36 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 Oyster Creek station (NOAA), 4.5 mi from Manteo. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Manteo
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces east 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 4: 3.3 ft with a period of 8 s, from the east (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →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 65.9 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.7 °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 4:12 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44086, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Diving in Manteo today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.8 ft swell at 6 s from the east: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.4 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 63.7 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:36 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:58 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:30 pm to 6:10 pm, with light wind and weak current.
In Manteo 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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- USS Huron Shipwreck 5.4 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- AR-197 3.4 mi
- AR-140 8.6 mi
- AR-130 10 mi
- Roanoke Island Outfitters 0.1 mi
- Roanoke Island Dive Shop 0.9 mi
- Ghost Fleet Dive Charters 6.1 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 Manteo
Now in Manteo
- Low / high
- 61 / 71 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 6%
- Humidity
- 83%
- Dew pointDew point
- 59 °F
- Visibility
- 10 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 54
- 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). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 64° | 65° | 64° | 67° | 71° | 70° | 65° | 62° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NE | 8 ENE | 8 ENE | 6 NE | 9 NE | 10 NE | 6 ENE | 5 NE |
| Gusts | 11 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
| Waves | 2.6 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.1 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 am 64° 8 ENE 2.4 ft
- 9:00 am 67° 6 NE 2.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 71° 9 NE 2.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 70° 10 NE 2.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 65° 6 ENE 2.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 62° 5 NE 2.1 ft
- 12:00 am 63° 4 NE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 3 N 1.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 61 / 71 °F | 10 mph NE | 2.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 61 / 67 °F | 7 mph N | 2.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 64 °F | 15 mph NNE | 2.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 60 / 65 °F | 12 mph NE | 2.2 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 62 / 67 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 64 / 69 °F | 13 mph NE | 2.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 65 / 69 °F | 13 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 64 / 69 °F | 12 mph E | 3.3 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 62 / 67 °F | 11 mph N | 3.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 60 / 64 °F | 12 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 53 / 63 °F | 12 mph N | 1.4 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 50 / 70 °F | 11 mph SW | 1.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 72 °F | 13 mph SW | 1.1 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 56 / 65 °F | 8 mph NNW | 1.4 ft |
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 61° / 67° 2.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 60° / 64° 2.7 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 60° / 65° 2.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 62° / 67° 1.4 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 64° / 69° 2.1 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 65° / 69° 3.3 ft
- Thu 5 Rain 64° / 69° 3.3 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.4 °F; normal high: 69 °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 4:12 am (local time).
The sun in Manteo
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:26 am
- Full dark 7:07 pm
- Civil dawn 6:56 am
- Civil dusk 6:36 pm
- Solar noon 12:46 pm (40° high)
- Daylight 10 h 48 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:34 pm
- Full dark 7:07 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,476 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Manteo
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:42–4:42 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:14–5:14 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:01 am–12:01 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:28–9:28 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 Manteo
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Fishing pier 2.4 mi
- Nags Head Fishing Pier 5.2 mi
- Fishing pier 5.2 mi
- Outer Banks Fishing Pier 5.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 2.4 mi
- Bowsertown Road Boating Access Area 0.7 mi
- Baum Bridge Boating Access Area 2.3 mi
- Ship's Store 0.8 mi
- Keller Fishing Supply Co. 1.4 mi
- Outer Banks Boating Center Fishing Unlimited Bait and Tackle Shop 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 2.4 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1.8 mi from Manteo) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 2.4 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 2.4 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.4 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.4 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 2.4 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 2.4 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) 2.4 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 ManteoTides nearby
- Nags Head4.5 mi
- Wanchese5.0 mi
- Manns Harbor5.1 mi
- Kill Devil Hills8.5 mi
- Kitty Hawk11 mi
- Oregon Inlet12 mi
- Southern Shores16 mi
- Duck19 mi
- Rodanthe25 mi
- Waves26 mi
Manteo at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,388 people. Coordinates: 35.908° N, 75.676° W.
- It is 127 mi northeast of Jacksonville, the main place in North Carolina. The sun rises 5 min earlier and sets 9 min earlier than in Jacksonville.
- The nearest tide station, Oyster Creek, is 4.5 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Shallow Bag Bay Club Marina (0.8 mi), Jeanettes Pier (4.5 mi).
Questions about ManteoQuestions
What time is sunset today in Manteo?
At 6:10 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Manteo?
At 7:23 am. First light comes at 6:27 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 2:42–4:42 am, Minor 11:01 am–12:01 pm, Major 3:14–5:14 pm, Minor 8:28–9:28 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Manteo?
Overcast, from 61 °F to 71 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (8 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Manteo?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.5 ft waves with a period of 6.2 s from the east. The water is 63.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Manteo?
The best time to visit Manteo is from May to June and in October: highs of 73 °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 Oyster Creek (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).