Water Temperature of Roanoke Sound in Nags Head, NC

Current Water Temperature

59.9°F 15.5°C
Cold Thermal Gear Required
59.9°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Cold shock risk with rapid dexterity loss (10–15 mins). Wetsuit or drysuit strongly advised for any immersion.

Measurement Time: Monday, November 9, 2026, 6:36 AM EST

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Local Points of Interest

Mottts Creek; Cape Hatteras National Seashore; Oregon Inlet Channel; Herring Shoal Island; Atlantic Ocean

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Roanoke Sound

Station 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

60.1°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 63%
Feels Like: 48°F
Wind: WNW 20.4 mph
Wind Gusts: 25.7 mph
Pressure: 29.98 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Sunny
Mon
H: 66°F
L: 58°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 68°F
L: 58°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 64°F
L: 60°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
7.4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
7.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
63 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.5 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
155 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 27m daylight
Sunrise 6:33 AM
Solar Noon 11:46 AM
Sunset 4:59 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 6:59 AM
Transit 12:00 PM
Moonset 4:55 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
11:55 PM - 2:25 AM

Minor Periods

6:29 AM - 7:59 AM
4:25 PM - 5:55 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5

Small Craft Advisory issued November 9 at 12:23AM EST until November 9 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Mon November 9, 2026, 12:23 AM
Expires: Mon November 9, 2026, 12:30 PM

* WHAT...Seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Monday, November 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 61.7°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Chance of Rain: 3%
Wind: 21.9 mph
UV Index: 3.4

Astronomical

Sun
10h 27m daylight
Sunrise 6:33 AM
Solar Noon 11:46 AM
Sunset 4:59 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 6:59 AM
Transit 12:00 PM
Moonset 4:55 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
11:55 PM - 2:25 AM

Minor Periods

6:29 AM - 7:59 AM
4:25 PM - 5:55 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 62.5°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Chance of Rain: 5%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 3.5

Astronomical

Sun
10h 25m daylight
Sunrise 6:34 AM
Solar Noon 11:46 AM
Sunset 4:59 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:01 AM
Transit 12:49 PM
Moonset 5:35 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:19 PM - 2:49 PM
11:54 PM - 2:24 AM

Minor Periods

7:31 AM - 9:01 AM
5:05 PM - 6:35 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 63.1°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Chance of Rain: 10%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 3.4

Astronomical

Sun
10h 23m daylight
Sunrise 6:35 AM
Solar Noon 11:46 AM
Sunset 4:58 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 8:59 AM
Transit 1:40 PM
Moonset 6:21 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:45 AM - 3:15 AM
1:10 PM - 3:40 PM

Minor Periods

8:29 AM - 9:59 AM
5:51 PM - 7:21 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
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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