Carolina Beach water temp
This data the coastal Carolina Beach 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 Carolina Beach
Water temperature in Carolina Beach today is 77.4°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Atlantic Ocean near Carolina Beach was recorded in 2010 and was 81.1°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2020 at 76.1°F. Sea water temperature in Carolina Beach is expected to drop to 77.2°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Carolina Beach is 80.2°F, the minimum temperature is 75.2°F, and the maximum is 84.4°F.
The swimming season in Carolina Beach lasts from May to November. During those months, Carolina Beach water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Carolina Beach in winter reaches 57.4°F, in spring 64.6°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 80.6°F, and in autumn it is 73.6°F.
Carolina Beach water temperature now
| September 24, 2025 |
|---|
| today temp |
| 77.4°F |
| September 23, 2025 |
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| yesterday temp |
| 76.6°F |
The ocean salinity in Carolina Beach is 33.99‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Surf Forecast in Carolina Beach 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 Carolina Beach. 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 Carolina Beach. Data in table shown for September 24, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2' 10" | 2' 8" | 2' 6" | 2' 4" |
| 0.87 m | 0.81 m | 0.77 m | 0.72 m |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2' 3" | 2' 2" | 2' 2" | 2' 1" |
| 0.69 m | 0.67 m | 0.65 m | 0.63 m |
Surf report in Carolina Beach
Carolina Beach weather forecast
Current temperature and weather
Data in a table show Carolina Beach temperature today (September 24, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Carolina Beach.
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  |  |  |
| 75.2°F | 73.8°F | 72.3°F | 73.6°F |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
|  |  | |
| 76.5°F | 77.7°F | 77.9°F | 75.9°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Carolina Beach: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
Carolina Beach water temperature by month
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Carolina Beach. 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 Carolina Beach 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
| Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56.8°F | 45.7°F | 68.4°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Carolina Beach in January | ||||
| February | 55.2°F | 46.8°F | 65.7°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Carolina Beach in February | ||||
| March | 58.3°F | 48°F | 67.3°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Carolina Beach in March | ||||
| April | 63.9°F | 53.6°F | 72.3°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Carolina Beach in April | ||||
| May | 71.6°F | 62.8°F | 79.2°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Carolina Beach in May | ||||
| June | 78.3°F | 70.7°F | 83.7°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Carolina Beach in June | ||||
| July | 81.7°F | 77.9°F | 86°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Carolina Beach in July | ||||
| August | 82°F | 78.1°F | 85.1°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Carolina Beach in August | ||||
| September | 80.2°F | 75.2°F | 84.4°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Carolina Beach in September | ||||
| October | 74.1°F | 66.6°F | 81.5°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Carolina Beach in October | ||||
| November | 66.4°F | 57.4°F | 73.2°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Carolina Beach in November | ||||
| December | 60.1°F | 52°F | 69.6°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Carolina Beach in December | ||||
Chart monthly average water temperature in Carolina Beach
