Outer Banks Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Outer Banks Beach, North Carolina
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
90/100
- 78°F, wind 9 mph
- Moderate UV (3)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
90/100
- 83°F, wind 9 mph
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
90/100
- 84°F, wind 12 mph
- Low UV (1)
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 2:05 AM | 0.4 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:09 AM | 3.7 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 2:14 PM | 0.6 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:20 PM | 4.0 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Jennettes Pier, Nags Head (ocean) · 6.1 km away.
About Outer Banks Beach
Outer Banks Beach sits on the North Carolina coast, where the water runs from about 47°F in February to 83°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in June, July, August and September — 4 months of the year — peaking around 83°F in July and dropping to about 47°F in February.
Today it is 83°F. That is 2° above the August average of 81°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Jennettes Pier, Nags Head (ocean) about 6.1 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Outer Banks Beach?
We score today 90 out of 100 — great. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Outer Banks Beach?
About 83°F. That is 2° above the August average of 81°F here.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Jennettes Pier, Nags Head (ocean) about 6.1 km away on the open coast.