When should you surf Cape Hatteras Lighthouse today?
No clearly favorable window stands out at Cape Hatteras Lighthouse today. Check nearby spots or the next few days instead.
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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (Hatteras Island).
Best score today
—7h
Now
—12:00
Waves
1.1 m
7 s
Wind
14 km/h
Side-off · SW
Tide
▲ 18:00
range 0.1 m
Light
07:09 → 18:25
Best windows today
7h0/100
0.6 m · 7 s · 6 km/h
8h0/100
0.6 m · 7 s · 8 km/h
9h0/100
0.6 m · 6 s · 9 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 0.5 m · 7 s | 4 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | — | 0.5 m · 7 s | 4 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | — | 0.5 m · 7 s | 6 km/h · W | mid-tide |
| 03:00 | — | 0.5 m · 7 s | 5 km/h · W | mid-tide |
| 04:00 | — | 0.5 m · 7 s | 6 km/h · SW | mid-tide |
| 05:00 | — | 0.5 m · 7 s | 6 km/h · SW | mid-tide |
| 06:00 | — | 0.6 m · 7 s | 6 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | — | 0.6 m · 7 s | 6 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | — | 0.6 m · 7 s | 8 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | — | 0.6 m · 6 s | 9 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | — | 0.7 m · 6 s | 14 km/h · SW | mid-tide |
| 11:00 | — | 0.8 m · 6 s | 15 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 17 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 19 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | — | 0.9 m · 5 s | 21 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | — | 0.9 m · 5 s | 21 km/h · SW | high tide |
| 16:00 | — | 0.9 m · 5 s | 23 km/h · SW | mid-tide |
| 17:00 | — | 1.0 m · 5 s | 24 km/h · S | mid-tide |
| 18:00 | — | 1.0 m · 5 s | 22 km/h · S | mid-tide |
| 19:00 | — | 1.0 m · 5 s | 20 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | — | 1.0 m · 5 s | 18 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | — | 1.1 m · 5 s | 18 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | — | 1.1 m · 5 s | 19 km/h · SW | mid-tide |
| 23:00 | — | 1.1 m · 5 s | 20 km/h · SW | mid-tide |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Cape Hatteras Lighthouse today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 18:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Cape Hatteras Lighthouse suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.