Tide Station
Oyster Creek, Croatan Sound
North Carolina
At a glance
- NOAA station ID
- 8652437
- Station type
- R
- Tidal
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 35.84500, -75.65500
Before you go
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Oyster Creek, Croatan Sound is a NOAA CO-OPS tide prediction station (ID 8652437) in North Carolina. It provides the official tide predictions anglers and boaters use to plan trips on the North Carolina coast. The FishAlert app shows live tides for this station offline.
About Oyster Creek, Croatan Sound
Oyster Creek, Croatan Sound is a NOAA tide prediction station located in North Carolina, identified by NOAA station ID 8652437. It is classified as a reference station (station type R), meaning its tide predictions are produced directly as a reference point within NOAA’s network.
Reference stations are the foundation of NOAA’s tide prediction system; subordinate stations may derive their predictions from these reference points.
This station is a data reference along Croatan Sound and is not a launch ramp, marina, or fishing access facility. For current tide predictions, use NOAA’s official tides and currents tools with station ID 8652437.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Oyster Creek, Croatan Sound tide station?
It is a NOAA tide prediction station (ID 8652437) in North Carolina, classified as a reference station.
What does station type R mean?
Station type R indicates a reference station that produces tide predictions directly.
Can I launch a boat here?
No. This is a tide prediction reference point, not a boat launch or marina.
How do I get current tide predictions for Oyster Creek?
Use NOAA’s official tides and currents tools and search for station ID 8652437.