Tide conditions for Buxton surf spots
Buxton, 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 Buxton. These 3 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
Next High
04:00 AM
3.8 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:00 AM(3.8ft) | 1:00 AM(0.4ft) | 7:00 PM(3.4ft) | 1:00 PM(0.2ft) |
| Tomorrow | 8:00 AM(3.7ft) | 1:00 AM(0.3ft) | 8:00 PM(3.4ft) | 2:00 PM(0.2ft) |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 8:00 AM(3.9ft) | 2:00 AM(0.2ft) | 9:00 PM(3.0ft) | 3:00 PM(0.4ft) |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 9:00 AM(4.0ft) | 2:00 AM(0.5ft) | 9:00 PM(2.9ft) | 3:00 PM(0.5ft) |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 10:00 AM(3.7ft) | 3:00 AM(0.4ft) | 10:00 PM(2.8ft) | 4:00 PM(0.5ft) |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 10:00 AM(3.6ft) | 4:00 AM(0.7ft) | 11:00 PM(2.5ft) | 5:00 PM(0.8ft) |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 11:00 AM(3.5ft) | 4:00 AM(0.8ft) | 11:00 PM(2.4ft) | 6:00 PM(1.0ft) |
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Beach Tide Preferences
Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
Featured Beaches
3 spots
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
AdvancedAt Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, jetties and sandbars focus Atlantic swells into one of the most powerful waves on the East Coast. Long, ripable lefts and dredging tubes break over shifting sandbars by the groins. The wave is fast and heavy with strong currents, making it suitable for advanced surfers only.
Lighthouse Third Groin
AdvancedLighthouse Third Groin is a jetty-influenced surf zone at Buxton in Outer Banks. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.
North Buxton
IntermediateNorth Buxton is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Buxton in Outer Banks. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.
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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 Buxton
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Buxton. 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 Buxton. 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 Buxton 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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