Outer Banks Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Outer Banks Beach, North Carolina
Updated 3:39 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
91/100
- 65°F, wind 6 mph
- Low UV (3)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
94/100
- 71°F, wind 4 mph
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
96/100
- 71°F, wind 7 mph
- Moderate UV (5)
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS MHX Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-13. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 3:17 AM | 0.8 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 9:41 AM | 4.4 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 4:09 PM | 1.0 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 9:56 PM | 3.4 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 72°F. That is 3° above the October average of 69°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 96 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Outer Banks Beach?
About 72°F. That is 3° above the October average of 69°F here.
Are there rip currents at Outer Banks Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Outer Banks Beach as low for today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.
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.