Avon Tide Chart, Tide Times & Tide Schedule
Live tide predictions for Avon, Buxton, and Frisco, NC – the southern Hatteras Island villages. High and low tides for Avon Pier, the Salvo-to-Buxton stretch, and the Cape Point area.
About tides at Avon (Kinnakeet) and Buxton
Avon (historically Kinnakeet) sits on the long stretch of Hatteras Island north of Buxton, between Salvo and Cape Hatteras. Tide times are derived from the USCG Hatteras station 8654467 a few miles south. High tide in Avon runs about 5-10 minutes before high tide at Cape Hatteras.
Best tides for fishing
Avon Pier is famous for fall king mackerel, cobia in late spring, and red drum on the right tide year-round. The trough running along this stretch of beach is particularly productive on the last 2 hours of incoming. Pair the chart above with the bait reports and rig diagrams at OuterBanksSurfFishing.com, and see our dedicated guide to best tides for surf fishing the OBX.
Beach driving and tides
Ramps 27 and 30 (north of Avon, near Salvo) and Ramp 38 (north of Buxton) are the main 4×4 access points in this zone. The same Hatteras-area tide pinch points apply. For permits, ramp status, and current zone updates, see our beach driving and tides guide and the up-to-date zone guides at OuterBanksBeachDriving.com.
What affects tides here
Tide height and timing on the Outer Banks is driven by:
- Lunar and solar gravity – the main astronomical driver.
- Wind and barometric pressure – can push tides 1-2 ft above or below prediction.
- Inlets and bathymetry – particularly relevant on the OBX.
- Storms and nor-easters – the dominant wildcard for OBX water levels.
- The Gulf Stream – closer to shore on the OBX than anywhere on the East Coast.
- Seasonal sea level trends – water sits higher in late summer and early fall.
Avon tide FAQ
What time is high tide today?
The chart above shows today high and low tide times based on NOAA prediction for station 8654467. The current time is marked with a red line; the next high is labeled in the summary below the chart.
How much does the tide rise and fall here?
The mean tide range at this location is about ~1.7 ft. Spring tides (around the new and full moon) produce the largest swings; neap tides (first and last quarter moon) are smaller. A strong nor-easter can add 2 to 5 feet of storm surge on top of the predictions.
Is the tide here semi-diurnal or diurnal?
Semi-diurnal – two roughly equal high tides and two roughly equal low tides every 24 hours and 50 minutes. See our tide glossary for more.
How do I know if it is a spring or neap tide?
Spring tides happen around new and full moon (largest swings); neaps happen at quarter moons. See our lunar and solar gravity page.
Does the chart account for wind and storms?
No – the predictions are astronomical only. A strong NE wind can hold high tide on the beach for hours past the predicted low. Always cross-check with the wind forecast.
Avon Tide Schedule — Today’s High & Low Tides
This Avon tide schedule shows today’s high and low tides for Avon, NC, with hourly predictions and the next high tide and next low tide for Avon. The Avon tide schedule on this page updates daily using NOAA tide predictions.
Use the Avon tide schedule to plan surf fishing, beach driving on the Outer Banks, kayaking through Pamlico Sound or Currituck Sound, crossing inlets safely, and timing photography at low tide. Many anglers fish the two hours either side of a tide change, which the Avon tide schedule above makes easy to spot.
How to read this Avon tide schedule
- High tide Avon NC — peak water level; best for boat launching in shallow areas and fishing the outgoing tide that follows.
- Low tide Avon NC — minimum water level; safest window for beach driving on soft sand and for searching tide pools.
- Tide times Avon — tides at Avon follow a semidiurnal pattern (two highs and two lows roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes), so the Avon tide schedule shifts about 50 minutes later each day.
Bookmark this Avon tide schedule and check it the night before any trip on or near the water. Conditions like wind, storms, and barometric pressure can push real water levels a few inches to over a foot above or below what the Avon tide schedule predicts.
Avon Tide Schedule FAQ
What time is high tide at Avon today?
Today’s high tide times for Avon, NC are listed in the Avon tide schedule at the top of this page. Avon typically sees two high tides per day, roughly 12 hours and 25 minutes apart.
When is the next low tide at Avon?
The next low tide at Avon is shown in the “Next Low Tide” box above. Low tide at Avon occurs about 6 hours and 12 minutes after the previous high tide.
How accurate is this Avon tide schedule?
Tide predictions for Avon are based on NOAA harmonic constants and are typically accurate to within a few inches and a few minutes for normal conditions. Storms, sustained winds, and unusual barometric pressure can shift the Avon tide schedule by a foot or more.