Ocracoke Beach tides
Undeveloped National Seashore beach on Ocracoke Island, reached by ferry and often named among the country's best beaches.
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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 Ocracoke 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 198:14 AM 0.8 ft
- Tue Oct 209:20 AM 0.8 ft
- Wed Oct 2110:19 AM 0.7 ft
- Thu Oct 2211:13 AM 0.5 ft
Quick answers
When is high tide at Ocracoke Beach today?
On Friday, October 16, high tide at Ocracoke Beach is at 11:59 AM (2.1 ft), predicted by NOAA for Ocracoke Inlet.
When is low tide at Ocracoke Beach today?
On Friday, October 16, low tide at Ocracoke Beach is at 5:19 AM (0.7 ft) and 6:42 PM (0.8 ft), predicted by NOAA for Ocracoke 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.