Emerald Isle Tide Charts & Fishing
Thursday, November 5 · NOAA station 8656613 (Swansboro, East Corbett Ave. Bridge)
Tides live · forecast as of 2:06 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
0.9 ft
▲ Rising · 0.4 ft/hr
Next high
5:43 AM
2.0 ft · in 3h 36m
Next low
12:16 PM
0.5 ft · in 10h 9m
Wind
5 mph ESE
Light breeze
Fishing score
55 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 5:43 AM | 2.0 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 12:16 PM | 0.5 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 6:00 PM | 1.9 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Low | 12:34 AM | 0.3 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | High | 6:37 AM | 2.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Low | 1:14 PM | 0.5 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | High | 6:45 PM | 1.8 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Emerald Isle
Today in Emerald Isle, high tide arrives at 5:43 AM (2.0 ft) and again at 6:00 PM (1.9 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 12:16 PM (0.5 ft). That's a 1.5-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:32 AM and sets at 5:10 PM, under a waning crescent (22% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 12:34 AM (0.3 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
56/ 100
Best windows today
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 AMVery Good
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMVery Good
dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:32 AM
- Sunset
- 5:10 PM
Waning Crescent
22% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
Conditions
64°F
Partly cloudy
- Wind
- 5 mph ESEgusts 8
- Waves
- 3.1 ft @ 6s
- Water temp
- 68°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
76° / 64°
Very Good
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Fri, Nov 6
74° / 66°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sat, Nov 7
69° / 54°
Very Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Sun, Nov 8
65° / 47°
Very Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Mon, Nov 9
66° / 49°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Tue, Nov 10
70° / 49°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Wed, Nov 11
70° / 55°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Emerald Isle
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 8656613; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayThu, Nov 5 |
| ↑ 6:32 AM↓ 5:10 PM |
| TomorrowFri, Nov 6 |
| ↑ 6:33 AM↓ 5:10 PM |
| Sat, Nov 7 |
| ↑ 6:34 AM↓ 5:09 PM |
| Sun, Nov 8 |
| ↑ 6:35 AM↓ 5:08 PM |
| Mon, Nov 9 |
| ↑ 6:36 AM↓ 5:07 PM |
| Tue, Nov 10 |
| ↑ 6:37 AM↓ 5:06 PM |
| Wed, Nov 11 |
| ↑ 6:38 AM↓ 5:06 PM |
What's Biting at Swansboro
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current NC Marine Fisheries regulations before keeping any fish.
Redfish
Sciaenops ocellatus
Season: Year-round, best in fall
Baits: Cut mullet, Live shrimp, Gold spoons
Sight-fish tailing reds on shallow flats on a flooding tide. Fall schools push bait against oyster bars and grass edges.
Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
Season: Year-round, best in cooler months
Baits: Live shrimp under a popping cork, Soft plastics, Topwaters
Drift grass flats in 2–6 feet with a popping cork ahead of the drift. Gator trout hunt alone in skinny water at dawn.
Southern Flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma
Season: Spring and fall; the fall run to the passes is the event
Baits: Live mud minnows, Finger mullet, Gulp! shrimp on a jig head
Drag a bait slowly along the bottom at channel edges, jetty rocks and the down-current side of structure on an outgoing tide. In the fall, flounder stack in passes and inlets on their way to the Gulf or ocean; fish the drop-offs then.
Spanish Mackerel
Scomberomorus maculatus
Season: Spring and fall runs
Baits: Silver spoons, Gotcha plugs, Live pilchards
Find birds working bait and cast fast-moving metal through the frenzy. Wire or heavy fluoro — their teeth are scissors.
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
Season: Winter – early spring
Baits: Fiddler crabs, Shrimp, Barnacles
Fish tight to pilings and rocks — the bite is a subtle tick. Set the hook the instant you feel weight; they steal baits for a living.
Gear for These Conditions
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Surf Rods
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Soft Baits
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Terminal Tackle
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Tools
Rapala 8" Super Stainless Steel Pliers
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Swansboro Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Emerald Isle today?
High tide in Emerald Isle today is at 5:43 AM (2.0 ft) and again at 6:00 PM (1.9 ft), measured at NOAA station 8656613 (Swansboro, East Corbett Ave. Bridge).
›What time is low tide in Emerald Isle today?
Low tide in Emerald Isle today is at 12:16 PM (0.5 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Emerald Isle today?
Today's best fishing window at Emerald Isle is 7:00 AM–9:00 AM (rated Very Good, 67/100), driven by dawn bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Emerald Isle in November?
In November, the most active species at Emerald Isle are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Southern Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Emerald Isle?
Yes — Swansboro (NOAA station 8656613) is the closest official tide prediction station to Emerald Isle, North Carolina, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Emerald Isle plan around.
›How accurate is this Emerald Isle tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8656613 (Swansboro, East Corbett Ave. Bridge) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Swansboro
Swansboro is one of the crystal-coast tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 8656613 (Swansboro, East Corbett Ave. Bridge) — the same harmonic data printed in official tide tables — paired with local weather, water conditions, and our fishing score so you can time a session here without cross-referencing three sites. Swansboro is the closest NOAA tide station to Emerald Isle, North Carolina — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Emerald Isle, these are the tide predictions to plan around.