Water Temperature of Roanoke Sound in Nags Head, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, February 23, 2026, 3:54 PM EST
Today's Tides
Low: February 23, 6:54 AM, 0.0 ft
High: February 23, 11:56 AM, 0.5 ft
Low: February 23, 6:30 PM, 0.0 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

Mon
H: 40°F
L: 34°F

Tue
H: 42°F
L: 33°F

Wed
H: 52°F
L: 39°F

Thu
H: 52°F
L: 40°F

Fri
H: 42°F
L: 40°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 66 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:15 AM
Sunset: 5:52 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 5:22 PM
Moonset: 12:49 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:24 AM - 8:54 AM4:52 PM - 7:22 PM
Minor Periods
9:23 AM - 10:53 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued February 23 at 4:36AM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 4:36 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 4:45 PM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas Pamlico Sound, and adjacent tidal creeks, and sound-side Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 foot of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued February 23 at 4:36AM EST until February 24 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 4:36 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 4:45 PM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along the beaches, Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds, Kitty Hawk Bay, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...For sound-side locations, through this afternoon until the winds calm enough to allow elevated water levels to completely recede. For ocean- side concerns, until 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 foot of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued February 23 at 2:18AM EST until February 23 at 2:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 2:18 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 2:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:15 AM
Sunset: 5:52 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 5:22 PM
Moonset: 12:49 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:24 AM - 8:54 AM4:52 PM - 7:22 PM
Minor Periods
9:23 AM - 10:53 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:15 AM
Sunset: 5:53 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 6:23 PM
Moonset: 1:01 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:23 AM - 9:53 AM5:53 PM - 8:23 PM
Minor Periods
10:10 AM - 11:40 AM12:31 AM - 2:01 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:15 AM
Sunset: 5:54 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 7:25 PM
Moonset: 2:12 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 62.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:24 AM - 10:54 AM6:55 PM - 9:25 PM
Minor Periods
11:05 AM - 12:35 AM1:42 AM - 3:12 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.16 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:15 AM
Sunset: 5:55 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 8:28 PM
Moonset: 3:16 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:27 AM - 11:57 AM7:58 PM - 10:28 PM
Minor Periods
12:10 AM - 1:40 PM2:46 AM - 4:16 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 107.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:56 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 9:27 PM
Moonset: 4:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:28 AM - 12:58 AM8:57 PM - 11:27 PM
Minor Periods
1:20 PM - 2:50 PM3:41 AM - 5:11 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
