Minnesott Beach tides today
- Tide now 0.5 ft ↓ falling · low 9:17 am (0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:40–6:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 8:00–11:00 am Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves 2.1 ft slight · 5.6 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 69 °F from the ENE, gusts 19 · overcast
- Sun 7:25 am–6:17 pm 10 h 52 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:03 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:03 pm
- Best time to dive 3:30–6:20 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Minnesott Beach 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 6:17 pm: 10 h 52 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:03 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 slight, with 2.1 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (9 mph). Overcast, 69 °F.
Fishing in Minnesott Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:14–4:14 pm
- Steady pressure (30.27 inHg), light offshore wind (12 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, 3:30 pm to 4:10 pm, combines a major period and some swell. Also good from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, with sunrise and some swell. Also good from 5:40 pm to 6:40 pm, with sunset and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, Atlantic croaker, weakfish and bluefish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: spot and Atlantic croaker. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Minnesott Beach, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Minnesott Beach
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 73 °F: mild
- Calm for swimming: 2.1 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.1 ft
2.1 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 13 mph
Moderate offshore wind (13 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Minnesott Beach has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings a calm sea, though with moderate 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 Minnesott Beach
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Minnesott Beach.
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Tides in Minnesott Beach
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 21 min to low tide at 9:17 am.
In Minnesott Beach 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 · 6:17 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 · 6:16 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 | 7:26 am · 6:15 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 | 7:27 am · 6:14 pm | Low tide 11:26 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 8:16 pm · 0.7 ft | — | — | 63% | Major periods 4:53 am · 5:23 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:28 am · 5:13 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 | 6:29 am · 5:12 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 | 6:30 am · 5:11 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 6:33 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
Tides from the Oriental station (NOAA), 7.8 mi from Minnesott Beach. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Minnesott Beach
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.3 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 Wednesday 28: 2.1 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east-southeast (slight).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:56 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station BFTN7, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Minnesott Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.6 ft swell at 6 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (11 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: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:43 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:03 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind and the sun high. Also good from 3:30 pm to 6:20 pm, with light wind.
In Minnesott Beach 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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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). Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Minnesott Beach
Now in Minnesott Beach
- Low / high
- 58 / 74 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 6%
- Clouds
- 97%
- Humidity
- 78%
- Dew pointDew point
- 62 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 40
- 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: −0.12 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 | Clear | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 58° | 60° | 61° | 63° | 71° | 74° | 69° | 63° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NNE | 8 NNE | 7 NNE | 10 NNE | 12 ENE | 13 NE | 8 ENE | 8 NNE |
| Gusts | 15 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.1 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 pm 69° 8 ENE 2.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 63° 8 NNE 2.1 ft
- 12:00 am 62° 8 NE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 63° 7 NE 2.1 ft
- 6:00 am 62° 8 NE 2.0 ft
- 9:00 am 66° 7 NE 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 71° 9 NE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 8 ENE 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 58 / 74 °F | 13 mph NE | 2.1 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 62 / 73 °F | 11 mph NE | 2.1 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 58 / 75 °F | 5 mph NNE | 1.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 57 / 68 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 57 / 70 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 61 / 70 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 62 / 72 °F | 16 mph NE | 1.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 63 / 73 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.9 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 63 / 72 °F | 11 mph ESE | 3.6 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 70 °F | 9 mph WSW | 4.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 54 / 67 °F | 8 mph NNW | 0.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 66 °F | 17 mph N | 1.6 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 53 / 67 °F | 15 mph N | 1.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 70 °F | 11 mph NNE | 1.0 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 62° / 73° 2.1 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 58° / 75° 1.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 57° / 68° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 57° / 70° 1.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 61° / 70° 1.5 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 62° / 72° 1.9 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 63° / 73° 1.9 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 (+2.8 °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 5:56 pm (local time).
The sun in Minnesott Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:29 am
- Full dark 7:13 pm
- Civil dawn 6:59 am
- Civil dusk 6:43 pm
- Solar noon 12:51 pm (42° high)
- Daylight 10 h 52 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:42 pm
- Full dark 7:13 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,650 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Minnesott Beach
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
- 9:53–10:53 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:33–8:33 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 Minnesott Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 7.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.9 mi
- Boat ramp 3.2 mi
- Wayfarers Cove Marina and Beach 0.6 mi
- Marina 5.1 mi
- Minnesott Beach Bait & Tackle 0.3 mi
- Carolina Bay Derivatives 3.8 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 0.45 mi from shore and 0.3 ft at 2 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.45 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 2 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 2 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 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 Minnesott BeachTides nearby
- Oriental8.0 mi
- Havelock8.0 mi
- Stonewall12 mi
- Bayboro12 mi
- Vandemere17 mi
- Morehead City18 mi
- Broad Creek19 mi
- Mesic19 mi
- Pine Knoll Shores19 mi
- Atlantic Beach19 mi
Minnesott Beach at a glance
- Town or city of about 430 people. Coordinates: 34.969° N, 76.812° W.
- It is 38 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 7.8 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about Minnesott BeachQuestions
What time is sunset today in Minnesott Beach?
At 6:17 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:43 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Minnesott Beach?
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 9:53–10:53 am, Major 2:14–4:14 pm, Minor 7:33–8:33 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Minnesott Beach?
Light drizzle, from 58 °F to 74 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (9 mph) and a 6% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Minnesott Beach?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.1 ft waves with a period of 5.6 s from the east-southeast.
When is the best time to visit Minnesott Beach?
The best time to visit Minnesott Beach is from April to May and in October: highs of 73 °F to 79 °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 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).