Emerald Isle water temp

This data the coastal Emerald Isle 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 Emerald Isle

Water temperature in Emerald Isle today is 79.2°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Atlantic Ocean near Emerald Isle was recorded in 2018 and was 81.3°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2008 at 75.4°F. Sea water temperature in Emerald Isle is expected to drop to 75.6°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Emerald Isle is 79.9°F, the minimum temperature is 74.8°F, and the maximum is 84.9°F.

The swimming season in Emerald Isle lasts from May to November. During those months, Emerald Isle water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Emerald Isle in winter reaches 58.1°F, in spring 64.4°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 80.8°F, and in autumn it is 73.2°F.

Emerald Isle water temperature now

The ocean salinity in Emerald Isle is 34.37‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.

Surf Forecast in Emerald Isle 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 Emerald Isle. 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 Emerald Isle. Data in table shown for September 28, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)

Surf report in Emerald Isle

Emerald Isle weather forecast

Current temperature and weather

Data in a table show Emerald Isle temperature today (September 28, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Emerald Isle.

0-3 h	3-6 h	6-9 h	9-12 h
73.4°F	72.3°F	72.7°F	73.9°F

12-15 h	15-18 h	18-21 h	21-24 h
75.2°F	76.1°F	75.7°F	74.1°F

Emerald Isle water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Emerald Isle. 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 Emerald Isle 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

Chart monthly average water temperature in Emerald Isle

The nearest beaches and cities from Emerald Isle 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

	Water	Weather		Wave
Indian Beach	77.9°F	75.2°F		2' 6"
Pine Knoll Shores	78.3°F	75.2°F		2' 6"
Swansboro	79.5°F	77°F		2' 0"
Hammocks Beach	78.6°F	77°F		2' 9"
Morehead City	78.3°F	77°F		2' 6"
Atlantic Beach	77.9°F	77°F		2' 6"
Neuse Forest	78.1°F	78.8°F		1' 9"
Minnesott Beach	78.4°F	78.8°F		1' 9"
Harkers Island	78.6°F	75.2°F		2' 6"
Jacksonville	79°F	78.8°F		2' 4"

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Our report for Emerald Isle is compiled using satellite data together with in-situ observations to get the most reliable daily data of sea surface temperatures, surf forecasts, current temperatures and weather forecasts.