Emerald Isle Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Emerald Isle Beach, North Carolina
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
90/100
- 78°F, wind 8 mph
- Low UV (2)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
90/100
- 81°F, wind 10 mph
- Low UV (3)
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
92/100
- 83°F, wind 12 mph
- Moderate UV (3)
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 4:18 AM | 0.5 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 9:47 AM | 1.8 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 4:21 PM | 0.4 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:13 PM | 2.1 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Swansboro, East Corbett Ave. Bridge · 7.1 km away. This station sits on the Intracoastal Waterway, so times and heights differ from the open beach.
About Emerald Isle Beach
Emerald Isle Beach sits on the North Carolina coast, where the water runs from about 52°F in January to 85°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in May, June, July, August, September and October — 6 months of the year — peaking around 85°F in July and dropping to about 52°F in January.
Today it is 83°F. That is 1° below the August average of 84°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Swansboro, East Corbett Ave. Bridge about 7.1 km away on the Intracoastal Waterway.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Emerald Isle Beach?
We score today 92 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Emerald Isle Beach?
About 83°F. That is 1° below the August average of 84°F here.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Swansboro, East Corbett Ave. Bridge about 7.1 km away on the Intracoastal Waterway.