Tide conditions for Carolina Beach surf spots
Carolina 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 Carolina Beach. These 1 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
2.8ft
Falling
Next Low
10:00 AM
0.3 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(5.2ft) | 12:00 AM(0.2ft) | 7:00 PM(4.0ft) | 1:00 PM(0.3ft) |
| Tomorrow | 7:00 AM(5.3ft) | 1:00 AM(0.6ft) | 8:00 PM(3.7ft) | 2:00 PM(0.6ft) |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 8:00 AM(5.3ft) | 1:00 AM(0.4ft) | 8:00 PM(3.7ft) | 2:00 PM(0.6ft) |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 8:00 AM(4.9ft) | 2:00 AM(0.6ft) | 9:00 PM(3.5ft) | 3:00 PM(0.6ft) |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 9:00 AM(5.0ft) | 2:00 AM(0.8ft) | 9:00 PM(3.3ft) | 4:00 PM(0.8ft) |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 10:00 AM(4.8ft) | 3:00 AM(0.7ft) | 10:00 PM(3.3ft) | 4:00 PM(1.0ft) |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 11:00 AM(4.4ft) | 4:00 AM(0.9ft) | 11:00 PM(3.3ft) | 5:00 PM(1.0ft) |
Today
7:00 AM (5.2ft)
7:00 PM (4.0ft)
12:00 AM (0.2ft)
1:00 PM (0.3ft)
Tomorrow
7:00 AM (5.3ft)
8:00 PM (3.7ft)
1:00 AM (0.6ft)
2:00 PM (0.6ft)
Tue, Nov 10
8:00 AM (5.3ft)
8:00 PM (3.7ft)
1:00 AM (0.4ft)
2:00 PM (0.6ft)
Wed, Nov 11
8:00 AM (4.9ft)
9:00 PM (3.5ft)
2:00 AM (0.6ft)
3:00 PM (0.6ft)
Thu, Nov 12
9:00 AM (5.0ft)
9:00 PM (3.3ft)
2:00 AM (0.8ft)
4:00 PM (0.8ft)
Fri, Nov 13
10:00 AM (4.8ft)
10:00 PM (3.3ft)
3:00 AM (0.7ft)
4:00 PM (1.0ft)
Sat, Nov 14
11:00 AM (4.4ft)
11:00 PM (3.3ft)
4:00 AM (0.9ft)
5:00 PM (1.0ft)
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.
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 Carolina Beach
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Carolina 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 Carolina 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 Carolina 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.
