7-Day Tide Forecast
Carolina Beach Tide Chart
High and low tide predictions for the next 7 days. Data from NOAA station 8658163. Times shown are local (ET). Heights in feet above MLLW.
Current water temperature: 82°F
Thursday, Jun 25
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:33 AM | High | 3.2 ft |
| 10:50 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 5:18 PM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 11:42 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
Friday, Jun 26
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:28 AM | High | 3.1 ft |
| 11:33 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 6:06 PM | High | 4.4 ft |
Saturday, Jun 27
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:29 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 6:15 AM | High | 3.1 ft |
| 12:15 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 6:48 PM | High | 4.5 ft |
Sunday, Jun 28
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:13 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 6:58 AM | High | 3.2 ft |
| 12:58 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 7:27 PM | High | 4.5 ft |
Monday, Jun 29
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:54 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 7:37 AM | High | 3.2 ft |
| 1:39 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 8:04 PM | High | 4.5 ft |
Tuesday, Jun 30
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:33 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 8:15 AM | High | 3.2 ft |
| 2:18 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 8:41 PM | High | 4.5 ft |
Wednesday, Jul 1
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:08 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 8:54 AM | High | 3.3 ft |
| 2:56 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 9:18 PM | High | 4.4 ft |
Why Tides Matter Here
Chesapeake Bay tides run smaller than the open Atlantic — typically 1-2 feet of range versus 3-5 feet offshore — but they still affect fishing, boating, and fossil hunting. Low tide exposes mudflats, sandbars, and (at New Hanover County beaches) fossil-rich cliff debris. High tide is better for swimming and crabbing in marsh areas. For fishing, the first hour after the tide turns — either direction — is often the best window.