Tide conditions for Surf City surf spots
Surf City, 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 Surf City. These 1 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
Next High
02:00 PM
4.3 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:00 PM(4.3ft) | -- | -- | -- |
| Tomorrow | 6:00 AM(2.9ft) | -- | 6:00 PM(4.6ft) | -- |
| Sat, Jun 27 | -- | 1:00 AM(0.7ft) | -- | 12:00 PM(0.3ft) |
| Sun, Jun 28 | 8:00 PM(4.6ft) | -- | -- | -- |
| Mon, Jun 29 | -- | 2:00 AM(0.5ft) | -- | 1:00 PM(0.4ft) |
| Tue, Jun 30 | 8:00 AM(3.0ft) | 3:00 AM(0.5ft) | 9:00 PM(4.8ft) | 2:00 PM(0.2ft) |
| Wed, Jul 1 | 9:00 AM(3.3ft) | 3:00 AM(0.5ft) | 9:00 PM(4.6ft) | 3:00 PM(0.4ft) |
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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.
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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 Surf City
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Surf City. 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 Surf City. 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 Surf City 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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