Swansboro tides today
- Tide now 1.5 ft ↓ falling · low 6:06 am (0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:20 am–12:00 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 3:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.8 ft · 67 °F slight · 6.7 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 62 °F from the NE, gusts 22 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:26 am–6:18 pm 10 h 51 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 9:08 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:08 pm
- Best time to dive 11:30 am–1:40 pm great day · 9/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 12:00 am tomorrow. 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 Swansboro there is high tide at 12:24 pm (2.4 ft) and low tides at 6:06 am and 7:21 pm. Tide coefficient 76. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:06 am. The sun rises at 7:26 am and sets at 6:18 pm: 10 h 51 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:08 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:48 am to 4:48 am and from 3:20 pm to 5:20 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (7 mph). Partly cloudy, 62 °F.
Fishing in Swansboro today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 12:24 pm, coefficient 76
- Minor period 11:02 am–12:02 pm (moonset)
- Steady pressure (30.24 inHg), light offshore wind (7 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: 76 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 11:20 am to 12:00 pm, combines the 12:24 pm high tide, moonset and some swell. Also good from 6:20 pm to 8:20 pm, with the 7:21 pm low tide, sunset, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 4:30 pm to 5:20 pm, with a major period, falling pressure and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, Atlantic croaker, mahi-mahi and weakfish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: summer flounder and black sea bass. What you can catch
Beach day in Swansboro
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 77 °F: pleasant
- Water at 67 °F (cool)
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Calm for swimming: 2.4 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.4 ft
2.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 67 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 8 mph
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 6:06 am
Low tide at 6:06 am and 7:21 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:24 pm.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings pleasant temperatures, though with light offshore wind. 9:00 am to 1:00 pm can also work, with sunshine and pleasant temperatures, though with light 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 Swansboro
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- Headys Beach 3.9 mi · S
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for North Carolina (N.C. Recreational Water Quality Program).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Swansboro
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 6:06 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:24 pm 2.4 ft · coef. 76
- ▼ Low tide 7:21 pm 0.7 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 8 min to low tide at 6:06 am.
Tide coefficient 76 for the 12:24 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.2 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 28 (2.4 ft) and the lowest, on February 1 (-0.6 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 8 to 10 (coefficient 81, 1.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 53, 1.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:26 am · 6:18 pm | Low tide 6:06 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:24 pm · 2.4 ft | Low tide 7:21 pm · 0.7 ft | — | Coef. 76 | 84% | Major periods 2:48 am · 3:20 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:27 am · 6:17 pm | High tide 12:21 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 7:01 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 1:21 pm · 2.3 ft | Low tide 8:18 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 74 | 74% | Major periods 3:52 am · 4:24 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:28 am · 6:16 pm | High tide 1:19 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 8:02 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:20 pm · 2.2 ft | Low tide 9:16 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 71 | 63% | Major periods 4:54 am · 5:24 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:29 am · 5:15 pm | High tide 1:21 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 8:08 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 2:19 pm · 2.2 ft | Low tide 9:12 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 69 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:52 am · 5:19 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:30 am · 5:14 pm | High tide 2:26 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 9:13 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 3:18 pm · 2.1 ft | Low tide 10:05 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 69 | 41% | Major periods 5:45 am · 6:10 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:31 am · 5:13 pm | High tide 3:35 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 10:17 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:16 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 10:55 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 71 | 30% | Major periods 6:34 am · 6:57 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:32 am · 5:12 pm | High tide 4:43 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 11:19 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 5:09 pm · 1.9 ft | Low tide 11:43 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 73 | 21% | Major periods 7:20 am · 7:42 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 Swansboro station (NOAA), 0.1 mi from Swansboro. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Swansboro
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.4 ft
- Significant2.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.6 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 4: 3.0 ft with a period of 7 s, from the southeast (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 68.1 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−3.2 °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 12:58 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from stations 41159 and 41064, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Diving in Swansboro today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:24 pm): little current from 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm
- 2.3 ft swell at 6 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 6:06 am (5:40–6:30 am), high tide 12:24 pm (12:00–12:50 pm), low tide 7:21 pm (7:00–7:40 pm) and high tide 12:21 am (11:50 pm–12:50 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.6 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 66.9 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:43 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 9:08 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 1:40 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 2:40 pm to 3:30 pm, 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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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 Swansboro
Now in Swansboro
- Low / high
- 60 / 76 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 65%
- Humidity
- 92%
- Dew pointDew point
- 60 °F
- Visibility
- 8.3 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 45
- 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 | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 63° | 62° | 60° | 65° | 74° | 76° | 72° | 63° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 NE | 6 NE | 6 NE | 8 NE | 7 NE | 7 NE | 6 ENE | 3 NE |
| Gusts | 21 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Waves | 2.7 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 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 |
- 12:00 am 63° 7 NE 2.7 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 6 NE 2.8 ft
- 6:00 am 60° 6 NE 2.6 ft
- 9:00 am 65° 8 NE 2.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 74° 7 NE 2.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 76° 7 NE 2.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 72° 6 ENE 2.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 63° 3 NE 2.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 60 / 76 °F | 8 mph NE | 2.8 ft | 12:24 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 56 / 77 °F | 5 mph NNE | 2.3 ft | 12:21 am · 1:21 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 54 / 70 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.7 ft | 1:19 am · 2:20 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 53 / 72 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.8 ft | 1:21 am · 2:19 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 57 / 73 °F | 10 mph NE | 2.2 ft | 2:26 am · 3:18 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 59 / 74 °F | 12 mph NE | 3.0 ft | 3:35 am · 4:16 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 60 / 75 °F | 11 mph NE | 3.0 ft | 4:43 am · 5:09 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 75 °F | 10 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 5:45 am · 5:57 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 57 / 72 °F | 8 mph WSW | 3.3 ft | 6:38 am · 6:42 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 53 / 69 °F | 8 mph NW | 4.0 ft | 7:24 am · 7:24 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 50 / 68 °F | 13 mph NNW | 5.3 ft | 8:06 am · 8:05 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 66 °F | 12 mph N | 4.5 ft | 8:46 am · 8:46 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 69 °F | 10 mph NNE | 3.6 ft | 9:25 am · 9:26 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 56 / 66 °F | 7 mph N | 3.0 ft | 10:06 am · 10:07 pm |
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 56° / 77° 2.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 54° / 70° 1.7 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 53° / 72° 1.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 57° / 73° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 59° / 74° 3.0 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 60° / 75° 3.0 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 61° / 75° 2.6 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, warmer than normal for late October (+4.4 °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 12:58 am (local time).
The sun in Swansboro
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:31 am
- Full dark 7:13 pm
- Civil dawn 7:00 am
- Civil dusk 6:43 pm
- Solar noon 12:52 pm (42° high)
- Daylight 10 h 51 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 92,330,379 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Swansboro
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:48–4:48 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:20–5:20 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:02 am–12:02 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:38–9:38 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 Swansboro
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- USCG 3.0 mi
- Bogue Inlet Pier 5.2 mi
- Jetty 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Cedar Point Boating Access Area 0.9 mi
- Marina 1.4 mi
- Marina 2.0 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: 0 ft at 0.45 mi.
From the shoreline (0.65 mi from Swansboro) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.45 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 0.45 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) 0.45 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 SwansboroTides nearby
- Cedar Point2.7 mi
- Cape Carteret3.2 mi
- Bogue4.7 mi
- Emerald Isle9.6 mi
- Broad Creek11 mi
- Indian Beach13 mi
- Pine Knoll Shores17 mi
- Havelock18 mi
- Jacksonville18 mi
- Sneads Ferry18 mi
Swansboro at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,149 people. Coordinates: 34.688° N, 77.119° W.
- It is 18 mi east of Jacksonville, the main place in North Carolina. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Jacksonville.
- The nearest tide station, Swansboro, is 0.1 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Caspers Marina (0.2 mi), Headys Beach (3.9 mi), Island Harbor Marina (4.4 mi).
Questions about SwansboroQuestions
What time is high tide today in Swansboro?
Today in Swansboro there is high tide at 12:24 pm (2.4 ft) and low tides at 6:06 am and 7:21 pm. Tide coefficient 76.
What time is sunset today in Swansboro?
At 6:18 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:43 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Swansboro?
At 7:27 am. First light comes at 6:32 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 2:48–4:48 am, Minor 11:02 am–12:02 pm, Major 3:20–5:20 pm, Minor 8:38–9:38 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Swansboro?
Overcast, from 60 °F to 76 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (7 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Swansboro?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.8 ft waves with a period of 6.7 s from the southeast. The water is 67.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Swansboro?
The best time to visit Swansboro 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 Swansboro (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).