Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Nags Head, NC
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Measurement Time: Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 11:26 PM EDT
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Station Name: Nags Head, NC (243)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters
Nearest Address:
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Nags Head, NC 27959
Dare County
GPS Coordinates: 36.001, -75.421
Nearby Water Temperatures
Roanoke Sound, Nags Head, NC (15.9 mi)Atlantic Ocean, Rodanthe, NC (18.1 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Duck, NC (21.4 mi)
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Lake Mattamuskeet, Fairfield, NC (54.7 mi)
Pamlico Sound, Hatteras, NC (57.0 mi)
Lake Mattamuskeet, Fairfield, NC (57.9 mi)
Conveyance Channel, Chesapeake, VA (64.9 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA (65.3 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Cape Hatteras, NC (68.5 mi)
Elizabeth River, Chesapeake, VA (72.7 mi)
Roanoke River, Plymouth, NC (73.0 mi)
Elizabeth River, Norfolk, VA (77.3 mi)
Elizabeth River, Norfolk, VA (82.6 mi)
Roanoke River, Jamesville, NC (83.4 mi)
Weather Near Nags Head, North Carolina
Current Weather

Humidity: 84%
Feels Like: 90.3°F
Wind: WSW 5.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 10.1 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 50%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 87°F
L: 81°F

Thu
H: 85°F
L: 78°F

Fri
H: 87°F
L: 78°F

Sat
H: 86°F
L: 78°F

Sun
H: 87°F
L: 78°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 133 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 1:22 PM
Moonset: 9:10 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:22 AM - 4:52 AM12:52 AM - 3:22 PM
Minor Periods
8:40 PM - 10:10 PM5:01 AM - 6:31 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 25 at 1:54AM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Wed June 25, 2025, 1:54 AM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 110 to 115 expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A dangerous, and longer-lasting, heatwave will continue to impact all of ENC through the middle of this week. The cumulative impact of the heat, along with little relief at night, will magnify the level of impact.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 24 at 9:51PM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 9:51 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 24 at 9:51PM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 9:51 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 or greater expected. * WHERE...Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Gates, Hertford, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, and Western Currituck Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 24 at 9:51PM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 9:51 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 or greater expected. * WHERE...Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Gates, Hertford, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, and Western Currituck Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 25 at 1:54AM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Wed June 25, 2025, 1:54 AM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 110 to 115 expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A dangerous, and longer-lasting, heatwave will continue to impact all of ENC through the middle of this week. The cumulative impact of the heat, along with little relief at night, will magnify the level of impact.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 83.7°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 15.2 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 133.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 1:22 PM
Moonset: 9:10 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:22 AM - 4:52 AM12:52 AM - 3:22 PM
Minor Periods
8:40 PM - 10:10 PM5:01 AM - 6:31 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 81.1°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Wind: 15.7 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 106.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 2:24 PM
Moonset: 9:59 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:25 AM - 5:55 AM1:54 PM - 4:24 PM
Minor Periods
9:29 PM - 10:59 PM6:12 AM - 7:42 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.3°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 17.9 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 3:20 PM
Moonset: 10:39 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:24 AM - 6:54 AM2:50 PM - 5:20 PM
Minor Periods
10:09 PM - 11:39 PM7:23 AM - 8:53 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.1°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Wind: 19.5 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 4:11 PM
Moonset: 11:10 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:17 AM - 7:47 AM3:41 PM - 6:11 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:33 AM - 10:03 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.2°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 19 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 4:58 PM
Moonset: 12:10 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:05 AM - 8:35 AM4:28 PM - 6:58 PM
Minor Periods
9:39 AM - 11:09 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5