When should you surf First Street today?
No clearly favorable window stands out at First Street today. Check nearby spots or the next few days instead.
Surf today
First Street surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for First Street (Northern Outer Banks).
Best score today
—7h
Now
—10:00
Waves
0.8 m
7 s
Wind
16 km/h
Side-off · SW
Tide
▼ 05:00 · ▲ 11:00 · ▼ 19:00
range 0.7 m
Light
07:10 → 18:25
Best windows today
7h0/100
0.7 m · 7 s · 12 km/h
8h0/100
0.7 m · 7 s · 14 km/h
9h0/100
0.6 m · 7 s · 15 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 0.8 m · 6 s | 4 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 01:00 | — | 0.8 m · 6 s | 4 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 02:00 | — | 0.8 m · 6 s | 4 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | — | 0.8 m · 6 s | 8 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | — | 0.7 m · 7 s | 8 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | — | 0.7 m · 7 s | 13 km/h · SW | low tide |
| 06:00 | — | 0.7 m · 7 s | 12 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | — | 0.7 m · 7 s | 12 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | — | 0.7 m · 7 s | 14 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | — | 0.6 m · 7 s | 15 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | — | 0.6 m · 7 s | 18 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | — | 0.6 m · 7 s | 17 km/h · SW | high tide |
| 12:00 | — | 0.6 m · 7 s | 17 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 13:00 | — | 0.6 m · 7 s | 18 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | — | 0.7 m · 6 s | 20 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 0.7 m · 6 s | 21 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 0.7 m · 6 s | 21 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 20 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 20 km/h · S | low tide |
| 19:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 20 km/h · S | low tide |
| 20:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 22 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 21:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 25 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 22:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 24 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 24 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at First Street today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 05:00 · ▲ 11:00 · ▼ 19:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is First Street 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 First Street.