Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Nags Head, NC

Current Water Temperature

64.0°F 17.8°C
Cool Brisk & Refreshing
64.0°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.

Measurement Time: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11:00 PM EST

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Atlantic Ocean

Station Name: Nags Head, NC (243)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
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)
Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA (53 mi)
Lake Mattamuskeet, Fairfield, NC (54.7 mi)
Pamlico Sound, Hatteras, NC (57 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 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

63°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 79%
Feels Like: 62.1°F
Wind: SW 7 mph
Wind Gusts: 7.8 mph
Pressure: 29.71 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 11.9 mi
UV Index: 0

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Thu
H: 64°F
L: 59°F
Light Drizzle
Fri
H: 60°F
L: 53°F
Light Drizzle
Sat
H: 54°F
L: 48°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 54°F
L: 48°F
Light Drizzle
Mon
H: 55°F
L: 53°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
3.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
101 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
147 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 21m daylight
Sunrise 6:36 AM
Solar Noon 11:45 AM
Sunset 4:56 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 9:53 AM
Transit 2:31 PM
Moonset 7:12 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:36 AM - 4:06 AM
2:01 PM - 4:31 PM

Minor Periods

9:23 AM - 10:53 AM
6:42 PM - 8:12 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 62.4°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Chance of Rain: 31%
Wind: 25.8 mph
UV Index: 4.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
5.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
94.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
165.7 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 21m daylight
Sunrise 6:36 AM
Solar Noon 11:45 AM
Sunset 4:56 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 9:53 AM
Transit 2:31 PM
Moonset 7:12 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:36 AM - 4:06 AM
2:01 PM - 4:31 PM

Minor Periods

9:23 AM - 10:53 AM
6:42 PM - 8:12 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 55.4°F
Average Humidity: 67%
Chance of Rain: 5%
Wind: 26.8 mph
UV Index: 4

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
64.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.5 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
149.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 19m daylight
Sunrise 6:37 AM
Solar Noon 11:46 AM
Sunset 4:55 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 10:40 AM
Transit 3:22 PM
Moonset 8:08 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:27 AM - 4:57 AM
2:52 PM - 5:22 PM

Minor Periods

10:10 AM - 11:40 AM
7:38 PM - 9:08 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 51.3°F
Average Humidity: 56%
Chance of Rain: 8%
Wind: 25.1 mph
UV Index: 4

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.6 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
72.4 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.9 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
126.1 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 17m daylight
Sunrise 6:38 AM
Solar Noon 11:46 AM
Sunset 4:55 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:20 AM
Transit 4:11 PM
Moonset 9:07 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:17 AM - 5:47 AM
3:41 PM - 6:11 PM

Minor Periods

10:50 AM - 12:20 PM
8:37 PM - 10:07 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 50.9°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 21.9 mph
UV Index: 3.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.7 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
60.9 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.9 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
128.2 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 16m daylight
Sunrise 6:39 AM
Solar Noon 11:46 AM
Sunset 4:54 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 11:54 AM
Transit 4:57 PM
Moonset 10:07 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:04 AM - 6:34 AM
4:27 PM - 6:57 PM

Minor Periods

11:24 AM - 12:54 PM
9:37 PM - 11:07 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 53.2°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Chance of Rain: 2%
Wind: 19.2 mph
UV Index: 2.5

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
2.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
55.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
165.4 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 14m daylight
Sunrise 6:40 AM
Solar Noon 11:46 AM
Sunset 4:54 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 12:25 PM
Transit 5:42 PM
Moonset 11:07 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:50 AM - 7:20 AM
5:12 PM - 7:42 PM

Minor Periods

11:55 AM - 1:25 PM
10:37 PM - 12:07 AM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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