Fort Fisher Beach tides
The state recreation area at the tip of Pleasure Island: four miles of beach, the Civil War fort, the aquarium and the ferry to Southport.
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Today's tide
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW). Shaded band is daylight. Times from NOAA; curve drawn between them.
Tide times from NOAA's Wilmington Beach station, 5 mi away. Times on the beach may differ by a few minutes. Full 7-day forecast
Best low tides for the beach this week
Low tide in daylight leaves the widest, firmest sand for walking, biking, shelling and tide pools. Plan to arrive an hour or two before the time shown.
- Mon Oct 198:13 AM 1.3 ft
- Tue Oct 209:19 AM 1.2 ft
- Wed Oct 2110:18 AM 1.0 ft
- Thu Oct 2211:12 AM 0.8 ft
Quick answers
When is high tide at Fort Fisher Beach today?
On Friday, October 16, high tide at Fort Fisher Beach is at 12:08 PM (4.7 ft), predicted by NOAA for Wilmington Beach.
When is low tide at Fort Fisher Beach today?
On Friday, October 16, low tide at Fort Fisher Beach is at 5:18 AM (1.0 ft) and 6:41 PM (1.2 ft), predicted by NOAA for Wilmington Beach.
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Tide predictions from NOAA. Not for navigation; wind and weather move real water levels. Check posted signs for swimming conditions and flags.