TidePlanet

Today in Stonewall 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 8:02 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 smooth, with 1.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph). Partly cloudy, 69 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Stonewall today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
5
Average day · 5 out of 10 2:10–4:10 pm Also 1:40–3:40 am and 7:00–8:00 am
  • Major period 2:14–4:14 pm
  • Steady pressure (30.27 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and calm sea (1.0 ft waves)
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:40 am to 3:40 am, with a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, with sunrise and a light onshore breeze.

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 longfin inshore squid. What you can catch

The tide barely moves in Stonewall, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in Stonewall

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

5 good hours
6
Fair beach day · 6 out of 10 1:00–6:00 pm
  • Mostly sunny
  • Feels like 75 °F: mild
  • Onshore breeze (11 mph)
  • Calm for swimming: 1.1 ft waves

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 1.1 ft

    1.1 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 12 mph

    Onshore breeze (12 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    Stonewall has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.

The best window, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind and a calm sea.

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 Stonewall

We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Stonewall.

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Tides

Tides in Stonewall

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 20 min to low tide at 9:17 am.

In Stonewall 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 1Tide 2Tide 3Tide 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 7:25 am · 6:15 pm Low tide 9:17 am · 0.3 ft High tide 6:24 pm · 0.6 ft — — 84% Major periods 2:46 am · 3:18 pm Medium
Fri 30 7:26 am · 6:14 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 · 6:13 pm Low tide 11:26 am · 0.3 ft High tide 8:16 pm · 0.7 ft — — 63% Major periods 4:53 am · 5:22 pm Medium
Sun 1 6:28 am · 5:12 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 · 5:11 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 · 6:08 pm Medium
Tue 3 6:30 am · 5:10 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 6:32 am · 6:55 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

No significant tide

Tides from the Oriental station (NOAA), 8.4 mi from Stonewall. Times and heights are its predictions.

Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)

How we calculate the tide

Sea and waves

The sea at Stonewall

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: smooth

Smooth Douglas 2 · gentle breeze, Beaufort 3
Waves 1.0 ft · 2.1 s from the northeast (56°)
Wind waves — —

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common0.5 ft
  • Significant1.0 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest2.3 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.3 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 8 mph NE · gusts 19
Offshore (9.5 mi S)Offshore 12 mph NE · gusts 19

Onshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.

Onshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.1 ft with a period of 2 s, from the northeast (smooth).

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:57 pm (local time).

Nearest marine station

Beaufort, NC Station BFTN7 · 29 mi S of here Measured at 5:00 pm, 57 min ago
Wind 15 mph NE · gusts 22
Water 66.6 °F air 70 °F
Pressure 30.25 inHg

This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station BFTN7, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).

Diving

Diving in Stonewall today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
10
Great day · 10 out of 10 9:50 am–12:50 pm
  • 0.8 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
  • Light onshore wind (12 mph)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 0.8 ft —
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: good
Water and suit — —
Current — —
  • 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: good, calm sea and light wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 6:43 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:02 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 9:50 am to 12:50 pm, combines small waves, light wind and the sun high.

In Stonewall 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.

How it works · Next 7 days

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

Weather in Stonewall

14-day weather

Now in Stonewall

Now 69 °F Partly cloudy · feels like 70 °F · 57 / 73 °F
Low / high
57 / 73 °F
Rain
0.00 in · 6%
Clouds
51%
Humidity
77%
Dew pointDew point
62 °F
Visibility
12 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Good · 42
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: −0.13 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 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky ClearMainly clearClearMainly clearOvercastMainly clearPartly cloudyPartly cloudy
Temperature 57°61°61°63°70°73°69°63°
Wind (mph) 4 NNE6 NNE5 NNE8 NNE10 NNE9 NE8 NE6 NNE
Gusts 1315151718161915
Waves 0.6 ft0.6 ft0.8 ft1.0 ft0.9 ft1.0 ft1.0 ft0.9 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 6:00 pm 69° 8 NE 1.0 ft
  • 9:00 pm 63° 6 NNE 0.9 ft
  • 12:00 am 62° 6 NE 0.7 ft
  • 3:00 am 62° 5 NE 0.5 ft
  • 6:00 am 60° 5 NE 0.5 ft
  • 9:00 am 65° 6 NE 0.5 ft
  • 12:00 pm 72° 9 NE 0.5 ft
  • 3:00 pm 75° 8 NE 0.5 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 28 Overcast 57 / 73 °F 12 mph NNE 1.1 ft
Thu 29 Overcast 60 / 75 °F 9 mph NE 0.7 ft
Fri 30 Clear sky 56 / 77 °F 4 mph NNE 0.4 ft
Sat 31 Overcast 55 / 68 °F 11 mph NE 1.0 ft
Sun 1 Overcast 54 / 71 °F 11 mph NE 0.9 ft
Mon 2 Overcast 59 / 71 °F 12 mph NE 0.6 ft
Tue 3 Partly cloudy 60 / 73 °F 15 mph NE 1.1 ft
Wed 4 Light drizzle 61 / 75 °F 12 mph NE 1.1 ft
Thu 5 Overcast 61 / 74 °F 11 mph SE 0.7 ft
Fri 6 Drizzle 58 / 72 °F 10 mph WSW 0.4 ft
Sat 7 Light drizzle 52 / 68 °F 9 mph NNW 0.6 ft
Sun 8 Light rain 49 / 67 °F 13 mph N 1.6 ft
Mon 9 Heavy drizzle 53 / 65 °F 12 mph N 1.4 ft
Tue 10 Overcast 50 / 69 °F 9 mph NNE 1.0 ft
  • Thu 29 Overcast 60° / 75° 0.7 ft
  • Fri 30 Clear sky 56° / 77° 0.4 ft
  • Sat 31 Overcast 55° / 68° 1.0 ft
  • Sun 1 Overcast 54° / 71° 0.9 ft
  • Mon 2 Overcast 59° / 71° 0.6 ft
  • Tue 3 Partly cloudy 60° / 73° 1.1 ft
  • Wed 4 Light drizzle 61° / 75° 1.1 ft
See all 14 days →

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.

  • 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, warmer than normal for late October (+1.9 °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 5:57 pm (local time).

Sun

The sun in Stonewall

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 7:25 am in the ESE (106°)ESE
Sets 6:17 pm in the WSW (254°)WSW
  • First light 6:29 am
  • Full dark 7:12 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 5:41 pm
  • Full dark 7:12 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour7:25–8:00 am
Evening golden hour5:41–6:17 pm
Stonewall

Today the sun is 92,354,654 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Stonewall

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 91% 91% illuminated · 18.0 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am
Rises 8:02 pm in the NE (56°)NE
Sets 11:32 am tomorrow · in the NW (305°) · set at 10:23 am
Transit 2:42 am overhead
Visible 15 h 30 min from 8:02 pm to 11:32 am

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
  • 7:32–8:32 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.

Place

Where to fish in Stonewall

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Water depth

Shallow, gradual

Shallow, gradual bottom: 3.9 ft at 1,150 ft.

From the shoreline (0.4 mi from Stonewall) out to sea, heading northeast.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deepnot within 1,150 ft
  • 33 ft deepnot within 1,150 ft
  • 66 ft deepnot within 1,150 ft
  • 164 ft deepnot within 1,150 ft

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. About 6.6 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
  • Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
  • Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 1,150 ft. 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) 1,150 ft 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.

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Stonewall at a glance

  • Town or city of about 270 people. Coordinates: 35.137° N, 76.748° W.
  • It is 47 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 8.4 mi to the south.
  • Its coast faces northeast.

Questions about StonewallQuestions

What time is sunset today in Stonewall?

At 6:17 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:43 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Stonewall?

At 7:25 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 7:32–8:32 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Stonewall?

Overcast, from 57 °F to 73 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph) and a 6% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Stonewall?

Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 2.1 s from the northeast.

When is the best time to visit Stonewall?

The best time to visit Stonewall 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 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).

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