Holden Beach tides
A low-key family beach on a barrier island reached by a high-rise bridge over the waterway.
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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 Bowen Point, Shallotte Inlet station, 4 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 198:33 AM 1.0 ft
- Tue Oct 209:32 AM 0.9 ft
- Wed Oct 2110:29 AM 0.8 ft
- Thu Oct 2211:23 AM 0.7 ft
Quick answers
When is high tide at Holden Beach today?
On Friday, October 16, high tide at Holden Beach is at 12:43 PM (4.7 ft), predicted by NOAA for Bowen Point, Shallotte Inlet.
When is low tide at Holden Beach today?
On Friday, October 16, low tide at Holden Beach is at 5:57 AM (0.8 ft) and 6:49 PM (1.2 ft), predicted by NOAA for Bowen Point, Shallotte Inlet.
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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.