Water Temperature of Roanoke Sound in Nags Head, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, September 13, 2025, 12:36 PM EDT
Today's Tides
High: September 13, 12:33 AM, 1.20 ft
Low: September 13, 7:24 AM, 0.46 ft
High: September 13, 1:15 PM, 1.43 ft
Low: September 13, 8:21 PM, 0.53 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Mottts Creek; Cape Hatteras National Seashore; Oregon Inlet Channel; Herring Shoal Island; Atlantic OceanSponsored Content
Station 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
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Roanoke River, Plymouth, NC (66.3 mi)
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Roanoke River, Jamesville, NC (75.4 mi)
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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: 63%
Feels Like: 78.1°F
Wind: NE 18.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 22.9 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 50%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 6.4
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 74°F
L: 70°F

Sun
H: 73°F
L: 71°F

Mon
H: 76°F
L: 72°F

Tue
H: 73°F
L: 71°F

Wed
H: 72°F
L: 69°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 106 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:12 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 5:49 AM
Moonset: 1:36 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 56.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:19 AM - 7:49 AM7:50 PM - 10:20 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:06 PM - 2:36 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 13 at 3:18AM EDT until September 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Sat September 13, 2025, 3:18 AM
Expires: Sat September 13, 2025, 3:30 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...From 7 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 6 AM and 7 PM.
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 September 13 at 3:04AM EDT until September 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Sat September 13, 2025, 3:04 AM
Expires: Sat September 13, 2025, 11:15 AM
* WHAT...A high risk for rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 4 to 5 feet will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 13 at 3:04AM EDT until September 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Sat September 13, 2025, 3:04 AM
Expires: Sat September 13, 2025, 11:15 AM
* WHAT...A high risk for rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 4 to 5 feet will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 72.4°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 19.5 mph
UV Index: 1.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 112.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:12 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 5:49 AM
Moonset: 1:36 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 56.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:19 AM - 7:49 AM7:50 PM - 10:20 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:06 PM - 2:36 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 72.3°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 19.7 mph
UV Index: 1.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:10 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 6:51 AM
Moonset: 2:43 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:21 AM - 8:51 AM8:52 PM - 11:22 PM
Minor Periods
2:13 PM - 3:43 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73.5°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 18.8 mph
UV Index: 1.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.82 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 7:53 AM
Moonset: 3:40 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:23 AM - 9:53 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:10 PM - 4:40 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 71.9°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 22.6 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 8:52 AM
Moonset: 4:29 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 23.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:22 AM - 10:52 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:59 PM - 5:29 PM12:38 AM - 2:08 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 70.8°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 18.1 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 7:06 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 9:47 AM
Moonset: 5:07 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:17 AM - 11:47 AM
Minor Periods
4:37 PM - 6:07 PM1:47 AM - 3:17 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5