Outer Banks Beach Water Temperature
Sea-surface temperature at Outer Banks Beach, North Carolina · times in EDT
Updated 3:39 AM EDT
How it compares today
Water temperature through the year
Monthly normals computed from 2023–2025 daily sea-surface temperature history.
Nearby water right now
7-day outlook
| Day | Air high / low | Max UV | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13 | 72° / 62° | 6 | 0% |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 80° / 68° | 6 | 2% |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 77° / 66° | 6 | 1% |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 82° / 66° | 6 | 44% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 64° / 55° | 5 | 44% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 60° / 54° | 5 | 3% |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 68° / 57° | 3 | 1% |
Sea-surface temperature and wave data from the Open-Meteo marine model; weather from Open-Meteo.
Is Outer Banks Beach warm enough to swim?
At 72°F, the water at Outer Banks Beach is comfortable. Most swimmers are comfortable without a wetsuit above 72°F; below 62°F, cold-water shock becomes a real risk for unprotected swimmers.
That is 3° above the October average of 69°F here.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How warm is the water at Outer Banks Beach right now?
The sea-surface temperature is about 72°F. That is 3° above the October average of 69°F here.
When is the water warm enough to swim at Outer Banks Beach?
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.
What is the warmest the water gets at Outer Banks Beach?
Around 83°F in July, based on 2023–2025 records. The coolest month is February at roughly 47°F.