Today’s Outer Banks Pier sea temperature is 78 °F.
September Weather
Outer banks water temperature by month
| Max. Water
Temperature (°F) |
ø. Water
Temperature (°F) |
Min. Water
Temperature (°F) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
January |
61.2 | 58.5 | 57 |
|
February |
59.5 | 57.6 | 56.1 |
|
March |
58.5 | 56.8 | 54.9 |
|
April |
64.2 | 61.2 | 58.1 |
|
May |
72.9 | 67.8 | 63.9 |
|
June |
79.2 | 75.9 | 73 |
|
July |
81 | 80.1 | 79.2 |
|
August |
81.1 | 80.6 | 79.5 |
|
September |
80.1 | 77.5 | 75.2 |
|
October |
75.4 | 72 | 67.8 |
|
November |
68 | 65.1 | 62.4 |
|
December |
63.5 | 61.7 | 60.4 |
July Weather
FAQ
Is it warm enough to swim in the Outer Banks?
Fortunately, vacationers to North Carolina’s Outer Banks can enjoy warm Atlantic Ocean water many months out of the year, with the highest temperatures occurring during the months of July and August.
Why is water so cold in Outer Banks?
Why is Outer Banks water cold? Outer Banks water is cold because southwest winds push warm water up to the surface of the Atlantic Ocean and away from the shore. This flow of wind enables cold water that is below the warm water to move in.
What is the water temperature in Nags Head today?
Today’s Nags Head Pier sea temperature is 81 °F.
Where is the warmest water in the Outer Banks?
Today’s Nags Head Pier sea temperature is 81 °F.
