Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocracoke, NC
Sat, Jul 11· live tide chart, 7-day tide table, sun & moon, and surf conditions for Ocracoke.
Ocracoke, Pamlico Sound · Sound-side
High Rip Current Risk
Life-threatening rip currents are likely. Stay out of the surf; swim only near a lifeguard.
Source: NWS
Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
Source: NWS
Ocracoke tide table — next 7 days
| Day | High tides | Low tides | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jul 11 | 4:50 AM (0.6 ft)6:00 PM (1.0 ft) | 12:21 AM (0.2 ft)10:43 AM (0.0 ft) | ↑ 5:58 AM↓ 8:20 PM | 🌘 Waning Crescent |
| Sun, Jul 12 | 5:59 AM (0.7 ft)6:57 PM (1.0 ft) | 1:22 AM (0.1 ft)11:50 AM (0.0 ft) | ↑ 5:59 AM↓ 8:20 PM | 🌘 Waning Crescent |
| Mon, Jul 13 | 7:02 AM (0.7 ft)7:49 PM (1.1 ft) | 2:16 AM (0.1 ft)1:01 PM (0.0 ft) | ↑ 5:59 AM↓ 8:20 PM | 🌘 Waning Crescent |
| Tue, Jul 14 | 8:00 AM (0.8 ft)8:40 PM (1.1 ft) | 3:06 AM (0.1 ft)2:18 PM (0.0 ft) | ↑ 6:00 AM↓ 8:19 PM | 🌑 New Moon |
| Wed, Jul 15 | 8:55 AM (0.8 ft)9:30 PM (1.1 ft) | 3:54 AM (0.1 ft)3:27 PM (0.0 ft) | ↑ 6:01 AM↓ 8:19 PM | 🌑 New Moon |
| Thu, Jul 16 | 9:49 AM (0.9 ft)10:20 PM (1.1 ft) | 4:41 AM (0.1 ft)4:30 PM (0.1 ft) | ↑ 6:01 AM↓ 8:19 PM | 🌒 Waxing Crescent |
| Fri, Jul 17 | 10:42 AM (0.9 ft)11:09 PM (1.0 ft) | 5:28 AM (0.2 ft)5:29 PM (0.2 ft) | ↑ 6:02 AM↓ 8:18 PM | 🌒 Waxing Crescent |
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| Day | High tides | Low tides | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jul 18 | 11:36 AM (1.0 ft)11:59 PM (1.0 ft) | 6:15 AM (0.2 ft)6:27 PM (0.2 ft) | ↑ 6:03 AM↓ 8:18 PM | 🌒 Waxing Crescent |
| Sun, Jul 19 | 12:31 PM (1.0 ft) | 7:00 AM (0.2 ft)7:25 PM (0.3 ft) | ↑ 6:03 AM↓ 8:17 PM | 🌒 Waxing Crescent |
| Mon, Jul 20 | 12:49 AM (0.9 ft)1:28 PM (0.9 ft) | 7:46 AM (0.2 ft)8:24 PM (0.3 ft) | ↑ 6:04 AM↓ 8:17 PM | 🌒 Waxing Crescent |
| Tue, Jul 21 | 1:42 AM (0.8 ft)2:26 PM (0.9 ft) | 8:31 AM (0.2 ft)9:24 PM (0.3 ft) | ↑ 6:05 AM↓ 8:16 PM | 🌓 First Quarter |
| Wed, Jul 22 | 2:38 AM (0.7 ft)3:26 PM (0.8 ft) | 9:19 AM (0.2 ft)10:26 PM (0.3 ft) | ↑ 6:05 AM↓ 8:15 PM | 🌓 First Quarter |
| Thu, Jul 23 | 3:40 AM (0.6 ft)4:24 PM (0.8 ft) | 10:12 AM (0.1 ft)11:26 PM (0.2 ft) | ↑ 6:06 AM↓ 8:15 PM | 🌔 Waxing Gibbous |
| Fri, Jul 24 | 4:41 AM (0.5 ft)5:18 PM (0.8 ft) | 11:07 AM (0.1 ft) | ↑ 6:07 AM↓ 8:14 PM | 🌔 Waxing Gibbous |
| Sat, Jul 25 | 5:36 AM (0.5 ft)6:08 PM (0.8 ft) | 12:21 AM (0.2 ft)11:59 AM (0.0 ft) | ↑ 6:08 AM↓ 8:13 PM | 🌔 Waxing Gibbous |
| Sun, Jul 26 | 6:25 AM (0.5 ft)6:53 PM (0.8 ft) | 1:11 AM (0.2 ft)12:47 PM (0.0 ft) | ↑ 6:08 AM↓ 8:13 PM | 🌔 Waxing Gibbous |
| Mon, Jul 27 | 7:06 AM (0.5 ft)7:32 PM (0.8 ft) | 1:56 AM (0.1 ft)1:28 PM (0.0 ft) | ↑ 6:09 AM↓ 8:12 PM | 🌔 Waxing Gibbous |
| Tue, Jul 28 | 7:42 AM (0.6 ft)8:08 PM (0.9 ft) | 2:38 AM (0.2 ft)2:02 PM (0.1 ft) | ↑ 6:10 AM↓ 8:11 PM | 🌔 Waxing Gibbous |
| Wed, Jul 29 | 8:12 AM (0.7 ft)8:40 PM (1.0 ft) | 3:16 AM (0.2 ft)2:28 PM (0.1 ft) | ↑ 6:11 AM↓ 8:10 PM | 🌕 Full Moon |
| Thu, Jul 30 | 8:42 AM (0.8 ft)9:11 PM (1.1 ft) | 3:52 AM (0.3 ft)2:53 PM (0.2 ft) | ↑ 6:11 AM↓ 8:10 PM | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Fri, Jul 31 | 9:16 AM (0.9 ft)9:43 PM (1.1 ft) | 4:20 AM (0.4 ft)3:26 PM (0.3 ft) | ↑ 6:12 AM↓ 8:09 PM | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Sat, Aug 1 | 9:55 AM (1.0 ft)10:18 PM (1.2 ft) | 4:23 AM (0.4 ft)4:05 PM (0.4 ft) | ↑ 6:13 AM↓ 8:08 PM | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Sun, Aug 2 | 10:39 AM (1.1 ft)10:56 PM (1.1 ft) | 4:37 AM (0.5 ft)4:50 PM (0.4 ft) | ↑ 6:14 AM↓ 8:07 PM | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Mon, Aug 3 | 11:27 AM (1.2 ft)11:37 PM (1.1 ft) | 5:08 AM (0.5 ft)5:38 PM (0.5 ft) | ↑ 6:14 AM↓ 8:06 PM | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Tue, Aug 4 | 12:20 PM (1.2 ft) | 5:47 AM (0.4 ft)6:31 PM (0.5 ft) | ↑ 6:15 AM↓ 8:05 PM | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Wed, Aug 5 | 12:22 AM (1.0 ft)1:18 PM (1.2 ft) | 6:31 AM (0.4 ft)7:29 PM (0.5 ft) | ↑ 6:16 AM↓ 8:04 PM | 🌗 Last Quarter |
| Thu, Aug 6 | 1:12 AM (0.9 ft)2:23 PM (1.1 ft) | 7:21 AM (0.3 ft)8:41 PM (0.5 ft) | ↑ 6:17 AM↓ 8:03 PM | 🌗 Last Quarter |
| Fri, Aug 7 | 2:11 AM (0.8 ft)3:33 PM (1.1 ft) | 8:18 AM (0.2 ft)11:06 PM (0.4 ft) | ↑ 6:17 AM↓ 8:02 PM | 🌘 Waning Crescent |
| Sat, Aug 8 | 3:23 AM (0.8 ft)4:43 PM (1.1 ft) | 9:23 AM (0.2 ft) | ↑ 6:18 AM↓ 8:01 PM | 🌘 Waning Crescent |
| Sun, Aug 9 | 4:45 AM (0.8 ft)5:46 PM (1.1 ft) | 12:12 AM (0.3 ft)10:39 AM (0.2 ft) | ↑ 6:19 AM↓ 8:00 PM | 🌘 Waning Crescent |
Times are local (Ocracoke). Heights in feet above MLLW. Source: NOAA CO-OPS, station 8654769 (Ocracoke, Pamlico Sound).
Current conditions
Water 84°F. Wind 18 mph WSW. Surf 4.3 ft at 6s.
UV index today: Very High.
Source: NDBC 41120 · NDBC 41025 · NWS (MHX)
About tides at Ocracoke
Ocracoke, NC sits in the Outer Banks, NC region. Its tide predictions come from the Ocracoke, Pamlico Sound station (NOAA 8654769), a harmonic NOAA reference station, so predictions come straight from its own published constituents. This spot is on the sound side, where tides are gentler and wind-driven — expect smaller ranges than the ocean beaches across the island. Tides here swing between about 0.0 ft and 1.2 ft (MLLW) over the next 30 days. The chart above is live, and the 30-day tide forecast below lists every high and low with heights, plus sunrise, sunset, and the moon — everything you need to time a beach day, a surf session, or a low-tide walk.
Tides near Ocracoke
Ocracoke tide FAQ
- What time is high tide in Ocracoke today?
- High tide in Ocracoke, NC today (Sat, Jul 11) is at 4:50 AM (0.6 ft) and 6:00 PM (1.0 ft), based on NOAA predictions for Ocracoke, Pamlico Sound.
- What time is low tide in Ocracoke today?
- Low tide today is at 12:21 AM (0.2 ft) and 10:43 AM (0.0 ft). Low tide is the best window for shelling, tide pools, and wide-beach walks.
- Is the tide coming in or going out in Ocracoke right now?
- The live chart at the top of this page shows the current direction — chevrons flow shoreward when the tide is coming in and seaward when it's going out, with the live rate in ft/hr. Tides here reverse roughly every six hours.
- How big are the tides in Ocracoke?
- Over the next 30 days, Ocracoke ranges from about 0.0 ft at the lowest lows to 1.2 ft at the highest highs (MLLW datum). The moon is currently waning crescent — tides run largest near full and new moons (spring tides) and smallest near the quarters (neap tides).
- Where does this tide data come from?
- Predictions are published by NOAA CO-OPS for the Ocracoke, Pamlico Sound station (ID 8654769), refreshed continuously. Heights are in feet above MLLW (mean lower low water). Predictions are not suitable for navigation.
Updated Sat, Jul 11 at 3:50 PM local · Tide predictions courtesy of NOAA CO-OPS · not for navigation.