Southern Shores tides today
- Tide now 1.1 ft ↑ rising · high 9:46 pm (3.5 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:50–5:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.4 ft · 64 °F slight · 5.3 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 13 mph · 65 °F from the ENE, gusts 21 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:22 am–6:11 pm 10 h 49 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:54 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:54 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:40–11:30 am great day · 10/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 4:00 am tomorrow. NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Today in Southern Shores there are high tides at 9:25 am (4.7 ft) and 9:46 pm (3.5 ft) and low tides at 2:58 am and 3:54 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 9:46 pm. The sun rises at 7:22 am and sets at 6:11 pm: 10 h 49 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:54 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:38 am to 3:38 am and from 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.4 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east-northeast (13 mph). Partly cloudy, 65 °F.
Fishing in Southern Shores today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:54 pm
- Major period 2:10–4:10 pm
- Steady pressure (30.33 inHg), moderate onshore wind (13 mph) and some swell (2.4 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 3:54 pm low tide, a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 2:00 am to 3:40 am, with the 2:58 am low tide, a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 9:50 am to 10:30 am, with the 9:25 am high tide, moonset and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: mahi-mahi, longfin inshore squid, Atlantic croaker and spot. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic croaker and weakfish. What you can catch
Beach day in Southern Shores
Is it a beach day?
Rip current risk today: high · tomorrow: moderate (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.
- Sunny
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 3:54 pm: more sand
- Feels like 67 °F: a bit cool
- Moderate onshore wind (16 mph): choppy water
- Calm for swimming: 2.5 ft waves; high rip current risk (NWS)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.5 ft
2.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 64 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 16 mph
Moderate onshore wind (16 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:58 am
Low tide at 2:58 am and 3:54 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:25 am and 9:46 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 Southern Shores
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Tides in Southern Shores
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:58 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:25 am 4.7 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 3:54 pm 0.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 9:46 pm 3.5 ft · coef. 86
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 46 min to high tide at 9:46 pm.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 9:25 am high tide and 86 for the 9:46 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.7 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 October 27 (4.8 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-1.1 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, 4.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 41, 1.8 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 | 7:22 am · 6:11 pm | Low tide 2:58 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 9:25 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 3:54 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 9:46 pm · 3.5 ft | Coef. 88 | 91% | Major periods 1:38 am · 2:10 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:23 am · 6:10 pm | Low tide 3:48 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:18 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 4:51 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:41 pm · 3.4 ft | Coef. 83 | 84% | Major periods 2:42 am · 3:14 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:24 am · 6:09 pm | Low tide 4:46 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:15 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 5:52 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:40 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 77 | 74% | Major periods 3:46 am · 4:18 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:25 am · 6:08 pm | Low tide 5:49 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:13 pm · 4.2 ft | Low tide 6:54 pm · 0.7 ft | — | Coef. 71 | 63% | Major periods 4:49 am · 5:18 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:26 am · 5:07 pm | High tide 12:42 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 5:57 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 12:16 pm · 4.0 ft | Low tide 6:59 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 69 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:46 am · 5:13 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:27 am · 5:06 pm | High tide 12:56 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 7:11 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 1:29 pm · 3.8 ft | Low tide 8:03 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 66 | 41% | Major periods 5:39 am · 6:04 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:28 am · 5:05 pm | High tide 2:17 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 8:27 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 2:40 pm · 3.6 ft | Low tide 8:59 pm · 0.6 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 Kitty Hawk station (Ocean, NOAA), 2.8 mi from Southern Shores. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Duck Pier reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Southern Shores
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.0 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 Saturday 31: 2.8 ft with a period of 5 s, from the northeast (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 64.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−2.1 °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 5:59 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44056, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Southern Shores today
Surf today
Poor- 1.7–2.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.5 ft swell at 7 s from the east, short: weak, messy waves
- 1.8 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
- Light onshore wind (12 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 9:25 am)
Rip current risk today: high · tomorrow: moderate (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, today: 2.0–4.0 ft
- Light: First light 6:56 am · sunrise 7:22 am · sunset 6:11 pm · last light 6:37 pm
- Tide: low 2:58 am (0.0 ft), high 9:25 am (4.7 ft), low 3:54 pm (0.2 ft) and high 9:46 pm (3.5 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 63.1 °F: a 3/2 fullsuit.
- Energy: 25 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and onshore wind.
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 Southern Shores today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (3:54 pm): little current from 3:30 pm to 4:20 pm
- 1.7 ft swell at 6 s from the east: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 2:58 am (2:40–3:20 am), high tide 9:25 am (9:10–9:50 am), low tide 3:54 pm (3:30–4:20 pm) and high tide 9:46 pm (9:20–10:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 63.1 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:37 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:54 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 4:50 pm, combines slack water at low tide and weak current, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 8:50 am to 10:30 am, with slack water at high tide and weak current, though with moderate wind.
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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Southern Shores.
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Weather in Southern Shores
Now in Southern Shores
- Low / high
- 62 / 69 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 10%
- Clouds
- 59%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 62 °F
- Visibility
- 8.8 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 58
- 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 (−0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.15 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 | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 62° | 62° | 63° | 66° | 69° | 67° | 65° | 65° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 NE | 13 NNE | 11 NE | 13 ENE | 14 NE | 13 NE | 13 ENE | 12 ENE |
| Gusts | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
| Waves | 2.3 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 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 |
- 6:00 pm 65° 13 ENE 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 65° 12 ENE 2.4 ft
- 12:00 am 65° 12 E 2.2 ft
- 3:00 am 64° 10 ENE 2.2 ft
- 6:00 am 63° 11 ENE 2.1 ft
- 9:00 am 66° 11 E 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 66° 11 NE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 65° 10 NE 1.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 62 / 69 °F | 16 mph NE | 2.5 ft | 9:25 am · 9:46 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 63 / 69 °F | 12 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 10:18 am · 10:41 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 67 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.7 ft | 11:15 am · 11:40 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 61 / 65 °F | 17 mph NNE | 2.8 ft | 12:13 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 62 / 65 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.1 ft | 12:42 am · 12:16 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 64 / 66 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 12:56 am · 1:29 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 65 / 67 °F | 15 mph NE | 1.3 ft | 2:17 am · 2:40 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 66 / 68 °F | 13 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | 3:21 am · 3:38 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 65 / 67 °F | 13 mph ESE | 3.1 ft | 4:15 am · 4:30 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 63 / 66 °F | 13 mph WNW | 3.8 ft | 5:03 am · 5:18 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 61 / 63 °F | 10 mph NNW | 4.0 ft | 5:47 am · 6:03 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 58 / 61 °F | 16 mph NNE | 5.3 ft | 6:26 am · 6:43 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 62 °F | 15 mph N | 5.4 ft | 7:02 am · 7:20 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 65 °F | 10 mph N | 4.7 ft | 7:37 am · 7:57 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 63° / 69° 2.2 ft
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 62° / 67° 1.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 61° / 65° 2.8 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 62° / 65° 2.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 64° / 66° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 65° / 67° 1.3 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 66° / 68° 1.7 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, normal highs for late October (68 °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 5:59 pm (local time).
The sun in Southern Shores
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:25 am
- Full dark 7:08 pm
- Civil dawn 6:56 am
- Civil dusk 6:37 pm
- Solar noon 12:47 pm (41° high)
- Daylight 10 h 49 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:35 pm
- Full dark 7:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,723 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Southern Shores
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:38–3:38 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:10–4:10 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:52–10:52 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:24–8:24 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 Southern Shores
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Kitty Hawk Pier 2.8 mi
- Duck Research Pier 3.2 mi
- Sea Ranch Beach, Kill Devil Hills, Outer Banks, NC 8.0 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Duck Boardwalk Kayak Launch 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 3.7 mi
- Boat ramp 4.5 mi
- Boat ramp 4.8 mi
- Boat ramp 4.8 mi
- Nor'Banks 3.7 mi
- Bob's Bait & Tackle 2.0 mi
- Tw's Bait And Tackle Kitty Hawk Nc 5.5 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.2 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.7 mi
- 33 ft deep1.2 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 0.7 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 1.2 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.
Tides near Southern ShoresTides nearby
- Duck2.5 mi
- Kitty Hawk5.3 mi
- Kill Devil Hills8.1 mi
- Nags Head14 mi
- Manteo16 mi
- Manns Harbor18 mi
- Corolla18 mi
- Coinjock19 mi
- Wanchese21 mi
- Oregon Inlet27 mi
Southern Shores at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,867 people. Coordinates: 36.139° N, 75.732° W.
- It is 135 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, Kitty Hawk, is 2.8 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about Southern ShoresQuestions
What time is high tide today in Southern Shores?
Today in Southern Shores there are high tides at 9:25 am (4.7 ft) and 9:46 pm (3.5 ft) and low tides at 2:58 am and 3:54 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Southern Shores?
At 6:11 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Southern Shores?
At 7:23 am. First light comes at 6:26 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 1:38–3:38 am, Minor 9:52–10:52 am, Major 2:10–4:10 pm, Minor 7:24–8:24 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Southern Shores?
Overcast, from 62 °F to 69 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east-northeast (13 mph) and a 10% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Southern Shores?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.4 ft waves with a period of 5.3 s from the east-northeast. The water is 63.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Southern Shores?
The best time to visit Southern Shores is from May to June and in October: highs of 72 °F to 82 °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 Kitty Hawk (Ocean) (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).