Water Temperature of Roanoke Sound in Nags Head, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 8:54 PM EDT
Today's Tides
Low: October 22, 3:19 AM, 0.49 ft
High: October 22, 9:03 AM, 1.33 ft
Low: October 22, 4:03 PM, 0.39 ft
High: October 22, 9:42 PM, 1.05 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 / 4 meters
Sensor Depth: -2.7 feet / -0.8 meters
Nearest Address:
Oregon Inlet Rd
Nags Head, NC 27959
Dare County
GPS Coordinates: 35.795, -75.54806
Nearby Water Temperatures
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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 (78.0 mi)
Elizabeth River, Chesapeake, VA (79.9 mi)
Elizabeth River, Norfolk, VA (85.0 mi)
Elizabeth River, Norfolk, VA (90.7 mi)
Weather for Nags Head, North Carolina
Current Weather

Humidity: 74%
Feels Like: 63.5°F
Wind: W 9.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 17.9 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 74°F
L: 62°F

Thu
H: 68°F
L: 59°F

Fri
H: 64°F
L: 59°F

Sat
H: 58°F
L: 56°F

Sun
H: 60°F
L: 56°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:46 AM
Sunset: 6:18 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 1:32 PM
Moonset: 6:38 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:39 AM - 5:09 AM1:02 PM - 3:32 PM
Minor Periods
6:08 PM - 7:38 PM7:51 AM - 9:21 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued October 22 at 2:55AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Wed October 22, 2025, 2:55 AM
Expires: Wed October 22, 2025, 7:00 PM
Gusty westerly winds around 15 to 20 mph will overlap with relative humidities falling into the 25 to 35 percent range this afternoon leading to an increased fire danger for much of Eastern North Carolina. Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please refer to your local burn permitting authority on whether you can burn. If you do burn, use extreme caution and ensure fire suppression equipment is readily available.
Special Weather Statement issued October 22 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Wed October 22, 2025, 7:00 PM
Expires: Thu October 23, 2025, 6:00 AM
Breezy westerly winds around 10 to 15 mph with gusts up around 20 to 25 mph will overlap with relative humidities falling into the 20 to 30 percent range inland and 30 to 45 percent range along the OBX Thursday afternoon leading to an increased fire danger for much of Eastern North Carolina. Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please refer to your local burn permitting authority on whether you can burn. If you do burn, use extreme caution and ensure fire suppression equipment is readily available.
Special Weather Statement issued October 22 at 2:49AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Wed October 22, 2025, 2:49 AM
Expires: Wed October 22, 2025, 7:00 PM
The combination of westerly winds of 15 mph, with gusts to 20 to 25 mph, relative humidity levels between 25 and 30 percent, and dry fuels will lead to increased fire danger across most of northeast North Carolina today, from 11 am to 7 pm. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source...including machinery...cigarettes...and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly.
Special Weather Statement issued October 22 at 7:14PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Wed October 22, 2025, 7:14 PM
Expires: Thu October 23, 2025, 7:00 AM
The combination of westerly winds of 15 mph, with gusts to 20 to 25 mph, relative humidity levels between 25 and 30 percent, and dry fuels will lead to increased fire danger across most of northeast North Carolina Thursday, from 11 am to 7 pm. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source...including machinery...cigarettes...and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 67°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Wind: 18.3 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:46 AM
Sunset: 6:18 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 1:32 PM
Moonset: 6:38 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:39 AM - 5:09 AM1:02 PM - 3:32 PM
Minor Periods
6:08 PM - 7:38 PM7:51 AM - 9:21 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 62.4°F
Average Humidity: 50%
Wind: 15.4 mph
UV Index: 0.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:46 AM
Sunset: 6:16 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 2:18 PM
Moonset: 7:11 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:24 AM - 5:54 AM1:48 PM - 4:18 PM
Minor Periods
6:41 PM - 8:11 PM8:50 AM - 10:20 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60.9°F
Average Humidity: 51%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 0.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:46 AM
Sunset: 6:15 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 3:06 PM
Moonset: 7:49 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:11 AM - 6:41 AM2:36 PM - 5:06 PM
Minor Periods
7:19 PM - 8:49 PM9:51 AM - 11:21 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 58.1°F
Average Humidity: 59%
Wind: 13.4 mph
UV Index: 0.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:46 AM
Sunset: 6:14 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 3:57 PM
Moonset: 8:35 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:01 AM - 7:31 AM3:27 PM - 5:57 PM
Minor Periods
8:05 PM - 9:35 PM10:48 AM - 12:18 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 58.3°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Wind: 14.8 mph
UV Index: 0.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:46 AM
Sunset: 6:13 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 4:49 PM
Moonset: 9:27 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 20.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:52 AM - 8:22 AM4:19 PM - 6:49 PM
Minor Periods
8:57 PM - 10:27 PM11:42 AM - 1:12 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5