Water Temperature of Roanoke Sound in Nags Head, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, June 12, 2026, 5:24 AM EDT
Today's Tides
Low: June 12, 12:17 AM, 0.3 ft
High: June 12, 5:33 AM, 0.9 ft
Low: June 12, 11:51 AM, 0.1 ft
High: June 12, 6:36 PM, 1.3 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Mottts Creek; Cape Hatteras National Seashore; Oregon Inlet Channel; Herring Shoal Island; Atlantic OceanStation Name: Oregon Inlet Marina
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 13 feet
Sensor Depth: -3 feet
Nearest Address:
Oregon Inlet Rd
Nags Head, NC 27959
Dare County
GPS Coordinates: 35.795, -75.54806
Nearby Water Temperatures
Atlantic Ocean, Rodanthe, NC (12.6 mi)Atlantic Ocean, Nags Head, NC (15.9 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Duck, NC (29.5 mi)
Lake Mattamuskeet, Fairfield, NC (40.9 mi)
Pamlico Sound, Hatteras, NC (41.5 mi)
Lake Mattamuskeet, Fairfield, NC (44.4 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Cape Hatteras, NC (54.5 mi)
Roanoke River, Plymouth, NC (66.3 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA (68.6 mi)
Conveyance Channel, Chesapeake, VA (72.1 mi)
Roanoke River, Jamesville, NC (75.4 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA (78 mi)
Elizabeth River, Chesapeake, VA (79.9 mi)
Elizabeth River, Norfolk, VA (85 mi)
Elizabeth River, Norfolk, VA (90.7 mi)
Weather for Nags Head, North Carolina
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 90°F
L: 74°F

Sat
H: 74°F
L: 72°F

Sun
H: 84°F
L: 72°F

Mon
H: 76°F
L: 70°F

Tue
H: 75°F
L: 71°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Ozone: 70 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 10:26 AM
Moonset: 5:53 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:56 AM - 12:26 AM
Minor Periods
5:23 PM - 6:53 PM2:40 AM - 4:10 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued June 11 at 2:03PM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 2:03 PM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Inland areas of Eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. 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.
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 11 at 8:10PM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 8:10 PM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 8:15 AM
* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it difficult to return to shore.
Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 2:13AM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 2:13 AM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...All of mainland eastern North Carolina away from the immediate coast. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. 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.
Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 12:28AM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 12:28 AM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values in excess of 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and central, east central, eastern, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 10:26 AM
Moonset: 5:53 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:56 AM - 12:26 AM
Minor Periods
5:23 PM - 6:53 PM2:40 AM - 4:10 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 106.58 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 11:27 AM
Moonset: 7:10 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:26 AM - 2:56 AM10:57 AM - 1:27 PM
Minor Periods
6:40 PM - 8:10 PM3:23 AM - 4:53 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 106.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 12:33 AM
Moonset: 8:24 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:30 AM - 4:00 AM12:03 AM - 2:33 PM
Minor Periods
7:54 PM - 9:24 PM4:17 AM - 5:47 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 1:41 PM
Moonset: 9:28 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:38 AM - 5:08 AM1:11 PM - 3:41 PM
Minor Periods
8:58 PM - 10:28 PM5:21 AM - 6:51 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 2:47 PM
Moonset: 10:22 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:45 AM - 6:15 AM2:17 PM - 4:47 PM
Minor Periods
9:52 PM - 11:22 PM6:34 AM - 8:04 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
