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This data the coastal Cape Henry ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.

Current ocean temperature in Cape Henry

Water temperature in Cape Henry today is 69.8°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Atlantic Ocean near Cape Henry was recorded in 2018 and was 78.3°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2022 at 66.4°F. Sea water temperature in Cape Henry is expected to drop to 68.9°F in the next 10 days. October average water temperature in Cape Henry is 68.2°F, the minimum temperature is 58.5°F, and the maximum is 78.3°F.

The swimming season in Cape Henry lasts from June to October. During those months, Cape Henry water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Cape Henry in winter reaches 45.7°F, in spring 55°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 76.6°F, and in autumn it is 67.3°F.

Cape Henry water temperature now


October 5, 2025
today temp
69.8°F
October 4, 2025
yesterday temp
70.3°F


Surf Forecast in Cape Henry for today

Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Cape Henry. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Cape Henry. Data in table shown for October 6, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
2' 0"2' 0"1' 11"1' 10"
0.6 m0.6 m0.58 m0.56 m
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
1' 10"1' 10"1' 9"1' 9"
0.55 m0.55 m0.54 m0.54 m

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Current temperature and weather

Data in a table show Cape Henry temperature today (October 6, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Cape Henry.

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
68.4°F68.2°F65.7°F64.9°F
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
70.2°F72.5°F68.4°F65.1°F

You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Cape Henry: Sunrise and Sunset

Cape Henry water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Cape Henry. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Cape Henry on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve

MonthAvrMinMax
January44.4°F34.9°F55.8°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Cape Henry in January
February42.8°F33.4°F51.1°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Cape Henry in February
March46.4°F33.4°F58.6°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Cape Henry in March
April54.5°F44.6°F64.4°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Cape Henry in April
May64.2°F55.8°F74.8°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Cape Henry in May
June73.4°F63.9°F83.1°Fwarm
Ocean water temperature in Cape Henry in June
July78.3°F72.3°F84°Fhot
Ocean water temperature in Cape Henry in July
August78.1°F71.8°F83.1°Fhot
Ocean water temperature in Cape Henry in August
September75.6°F66.9°F82.8°Fwarm
Ocean water temperature in Cape Henry in September
October68.2°F58.5°F78.3°Fwarm
Ocean water temperature in Cape Henry in October
November58.3°F48.4°F67.5°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Cape Henry in November
December50°F40.1°F58.3°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Cape Henry in December

Chart monthly average water temperature in Cape Henry

Water temperature in Cape Henry

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Nearby beaches and cities

The nearest beaches and cities from Cape Henry with the water temperature today, as well as the air temperature and the state of the weather during the day and the average wave height for today

WaterWeatherWave
Virginia Beach70.5°F73.4°F3' 1"
Hampton70°F71.6°F0' 2"
Newport News70.3°F73.4°F0' 2"
Acree Acres70.7°F73.4°F0' 6"
Mobjack Bay71.1°F73.4°F0' 4"
Gloucester Point70.9°F75.2°F0' 4"
Yorktown70.9°F75.2°F0' 4"
Corolla70.7°F71.6°F2' 4"
Rushmere71.4°F75.2°F0' 2"
Deltaville70.9°F73.4°F0' 4"

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