When should you surf Ocracoke today?
No clearly favorable window stands out at Ocracoke today. Check nearby spots or the next few days instead.
Surf today
Ocracoke surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Ocracoke (Hatteras Island).
Best score today
—7h
Now
—10:00
Waves
1.1 m
8 s
Wind
20 km/h
Side-onshore · SW
Tide
▲ 11:00
range 0.6 m
Light
07:10 → 18:27
Best windows today
7h0/100
0.6 m · 7 s · 6 km/h
8h0/100
0.6 m · 6 s · 12 km/h
9h0/100
0.6 m · 6 s · 18 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 0.5 m · 7 s | 9 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 01:00 | — | 0.5 m · 7 s | 6 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 02:00 | — | 0.5 m · 7 s | 4 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | — | 0.5 m · 7 s | 1 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | — | 0.5 m · 8 s | 2 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | — | 0.5 m · 8 s | 5 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | — | 0.5 m · 7 s | 4 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | — | 0.6 m · 7 s | 6 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | — | 0.6 m · 6 s | 12 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | — | 0.6 m · 6 s | 18 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | — | 0.7 m · 6 s | 21 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 21 km/h · SW | high tide |
| 12:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 23 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 13:00 | — | 0.8 m · 5 s | 28 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | — | 0.9 m · 5 s | 32 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 0.9 m · 5 s | 35 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 1.0 m · 5 s | 35 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 1.0 m · 5 s | 34 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 1.1 m · 5 s | 33 km/h · S | low tide |
| 19:00 | — | 1.1 m · 5 s | 31 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 20:00 | — | 1.1 m · 5 s | 31 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 21:00 | — | 1.1 m · 5 s | 31 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 22:00 | — | 1.1 m · 5 s | 30 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | — | 1.1 m · 5 s | 28 km/h · S | high tide |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Ocracoke today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 11:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Ocracoke 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 Ocracoke.