Tide conditions for Atlantic Beach surf spots
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.
A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Atlantic Beach. These 1 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
2.7ft
Rising
Next High
02:00 PM
4 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:00 AM(3.6ft) | 11:00 AM(0.7ft) | 5:00 PM(4.0ft) | 11:00 PM(0.5ft) |
| Tomorrow | 5:00 AM(4.0ft) | 12:00 PM(0.5ft) | 6:00 PM(4.1ft) | -- |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 6:00 AM(4.4ft) | 12:00 AM(0.2ft) | 6:00 PM(4.1ft) | 1:00 PM(0.3ft) |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 7:00 AM(4.8ft) | 1:00 AM(0.1ft) | 7:00 PM(4.1ft) | 1:00 PM(0.1ft) |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 8:00 AM(5.0ft) | 1:00 AM(-0.1ft) | 8:00 PM(4.1ft) | 2:00 PM(-0.0ft) |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 8:00 AM(5.1ft) | 2:00 AM(-0.3ft) | 9:00 PM(4.0ft) | 3:00 PM(-0.0ft) |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 9:00 AM(5.1ft) | 3:00 AM(-0.3ft) | 10:00 PM(3.8ft) | 4:00 PM(0.1ft) |
Today
5:00 AM (3.6ft)
5:00 PM (4.0ft)
11:00 AM (0.7ft)
11:00 PM (0.5ft)
Tomorrow
5:00 AM (4.0ft)
6:00 PM (4.1ft)
12:00 PM (0.5ft)
Sat, Oct 24
6:00 AM (4.4ft)
6:00 PM (4.1ft)
12:00 AM (0.2ft)
1:00 PM (0.3ft)
Sun, Oct 25
7:00 AM (4.8ft)
7:00 PM (4.1ft)
1:00 AM (0.1ft)
1:00 PM (0.1ft)
Mon, Oct 26
8:00 AM (5.0ft)
8:00 PM (4.1ft)
1:00 AM (-0.1ft)
2:00 PM (-0.0ft)
Tue, Oct 27
8:00 AM (5.1ft)
9:00 PM (4.0ft)
2:00 AM (-0.3ft)
3:00 PM (-0.0ft)
Wed, Oct 28
9:00 AM (5.1ft)
10:00 PM (3.8ft)
3:00 AM (-0.3ft)
4:00 PM (0.1ft)
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Atlantic Beach
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Atlantic Beach. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
- Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Atlantic Beach. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
- You can check tide charts for Atlantic Beach on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.
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