Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Nags Head, NC

Current Water Temperature

72.1°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, October 5, 2025, 7:26 AM 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:
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 (53.0 mi)
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

72.7°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 69%
Feels Like: 76.6°F
Wind: ENE 8.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 11.6 mph
Pressure: 30.34 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 2.2

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sun
H: 76°F
L: 65°F
Moderate rain
Mon
H: 75°F
L: 71°F
Cloudy
Tue
H: 73°F
L: 71°F
Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 74°F
L: 69°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 68°F
L: 65°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.05 μg/m3
PM10: 13.55 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 130.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:00 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 6:39 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 5:49 PM
Moon Transit: 11:57 PM
Moonset: 5:06 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

5:19 PM - 6:49 PM
4:36 AM - 6:06 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 4 at 8:11PM EDT until October 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat October 4, 2025, 8:11 PM
Expires: Sun October 5, 2025, 8:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...For the dangerous rip currents, all Hatteras Island beaches. For the large breaking waves in the surf zone, beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 12:30 PM Sunday.

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all times.


Beach Hazards Statement issued October 4 at 8:11PM EDT until October 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat October 4, 2025, 8:11 PM
Expires: Sun October 5, 2025, 8:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 12:30 PM Sunday.

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all times.


Beach Hazards Statement issued October 5 at 2:38AM EDT until October 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sun October 5, 2025, 2:38 AM
Expires: Sun October 5, 2025, 2:45 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 12:30 PM Sunday.

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all times.


Beach Hazards Statement issued October 5 at 3:35AM EDT until October 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Sun October 5, 2025, 3:35 AM
Expires: Sun October 5, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...A high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.


Beach Hazards Statement issued October 4 at 8:11PM EDT until October 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat October 4, 2025, 8:11 PM
Expires: Sun October 5, 2025, 8:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 12:40 PM Sunday.

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.


Beach Hazards Statement issued October 5 at 2:38AM EDT until October 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sun October 5, 2025, 2:38 AM
Expires: Sun October 5, 2025, 2:45 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Hatteras Island south of Cape Hatteras, Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 12:30 PM Sunday.

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Sunday, October 5, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 70°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 1.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.36 μg/m3
PM10: 12.6 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 131.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:00 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 6:39 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 5:49 PM
Moon Transit: 11:57 PM
Moonset: 5:06 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

5:19 PM - 6:49 PM
4:36 AM - 6:06 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, October 6, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain
Average Temperature: 73.2°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Chance of Rain: 87%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 1.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.31 μg/m3
PM10: 10.9 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 128.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:01 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 6:38 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 6:18 PM
Moon Transit: 1:38 AM
Moonset: 6:17 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:08 AM - 3:38 AM
1:08 AM - 3:38 AM

Minor Periods

5:48 PM - 7:18 PM
5:47 AM - 7:17 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Cloudy
Average Temperature: 72.3°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 1.4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.01 μg/m3
PM10: 10.32 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 122.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:02 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 6:37 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 6:48 PM
Moon Transit: 12:47 AM
Moonset: 7:30 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:17 AM - 2:47 AM
2:44 PM - 5:14 PM

Minor Periods

6:18 PM - 7:48 PM
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 70.6°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Chance of Rain: 89%
Wind: 19.7 mph
UV Index: 1.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.27 μg/m3
PM10: 10.07 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 127.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:03 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 6:35 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 32 mins
Moonrise: 7:22 PM
Moon Transit: 1:40 AM
Moonset: 8:46 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 95.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:10 AM - 3:40 AM
3:39 PM - 6:09 PM

Minor Periods

6:52 PM - 8:22 PM
8:16 AM - 9:46 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 67.5°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Chance of Rain: 89%
Wind: 22.6 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.88 μg/m3
PM10: 9.4 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 127.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.62 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:04 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:34 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 30 mins
Moonrise: 8:04 PM
Moon Transit: 2:37 AM
Moonset: 10:04 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:07 AM - 4:37 AM
4:38 PM - 7:08 PM

Minor Periods

7:34 PM - 9:04 PM
9:34 AM - 11:04 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 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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