Nags Head water temp
This data the coastal Nags Head 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 Nags Head
Water temperature in Nags Head today is 73.9°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Atlantic Ocean near Nags Head was recorded in 2018 and was 80.6°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2024 at 73.4°F. Sea water temperature in Nags Head is expected to rise to 74.7°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Nags Head is 76.5°F, the minimum temperature is 70.5°F, and the maximum is 84.4°F.
The swimming season in Nags Head lasts from May to October. During those months, Nags Head water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Nags Head in winter reaches 51.6°F, in spring 58.1°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 77.9°F, and in autumn it is 69.6°F.
Nags Head water temperature now
| September 14, 2025 |
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| today temp |
| 73.9°F |
| September 13, 2025 |
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| yesterday temp |
| 73.8°F |
The ocean salinity in Nags Head is 30.68‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Surf Forecast in Nags Head 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 Nags Head. 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 Nags Head. Data in table shown for September 14, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4' 7" | 4' 8" | 4' 8" | 4' 9" |
| 1.39 m | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | 1.44 m |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4' 10" | 4' 9" | 4' 9" | 4' 10" |
| 1.48 m | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | 1.47 m |
Surf report in Nags Head
Nags Head weather forecast
Current temperature and weather
Data in a table show Nags Head temperature today (September 14, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Nags Head.
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 | | | |
| 71.8°F | 72°F | 72.1°F | 72.5°F |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| |  |  |
| 73.2°F | 74.1°F | 74.3°F | 73°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Nags Head: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
Nags Head water temperature by month
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Nags Head. 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 Nags Head 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 | 51.1°F | 37.2°F | 61.7°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Nags Head in January | ||||
| February | 48.6°F | 41°F | 58.8°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Nags Head in February | ||||
| March | 50.7°F | 41.4°F | 62.1°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Nags Head in March | ||||
| April | 57.7°F | 46.8°F | 66.9°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Nags Head in April | ||||
| May | 66°F | 52.9°F | 76.3°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Nags Head in May | ||||
| June | 75°F | 63.5°F | 83.5°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Nags Head in June | ||||
| July | 79.2°F | 72.7°F | 85.5°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Nags Head in July | ||||
| August | 79.3°F | 73.2°F | 84.2°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Nags Head in August | ||||
| September | 76.5°F | 70.5°F | 84.4°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Nags Head in September | ||||
| October | 70.3°F | 62.4°F | 79.3°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Nags Head in October | ||||
| November | 62.1°F | 53.6°F | 70.3°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Nags Head in November | ||||
| December | 55.4°F | 48.2°F | 64.8°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Nags Head in December | ||||
Chart monthly average water temperature in Nags Head
