Topsail Beach tides
The quiet south end of Topsail Island near New Topsail Inlet, with the island's Operation Bumblebee history on display.
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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 Ocean City, Fishing Pier station, 10 mi away. Times on the beach may differ by a few minutes. Full 7-day forecast
Topsail Beach water temperature
76°F (25°C)
Comfortable for most swimmers. About the same as this time yesterday.
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 198:02 AM 1.3 ft
- Tue Oct 209:08 AM 1.2 ft
- Wed Oct 2110:07 AM 1.1 ft
- Thu Oct 2211:01 AM 0.8 ft
Quick answers
When is high tide at Topsail Beach today?
On Friday, October 16, high tide at Topsail Beach is at 11:53 AM (4.7 ft), predicted by NOAA for Ocean City, Fishing Pier.
When is low tide at Topsail Beach today?
On Friday, October 16, low tide at Topsail Beach is at 5:07 AM (1.1 ft) and 6:30 PM (1.3 ft), predicted by NOAA for Ocean City, Fishing Pier.
What is the water temperature at Topsail Beach?
The water is about 76°F, from NOAA's live sensor at Wrightsville Beach.
Topsail Island tide tables by month
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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.