Outer Banks water temp
This data the coastal Outer Banks 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 Outer Banks
Water temperature in Outer Banks today is 68.7°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Atlantic Ocean near Outer Banks was recorded in 2007 and was 78.1°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2013 at 70.7°F. Sea water temperature in Outer Banks is expected to rise to 71.6°F in the next 10 days. October average water temperature in Outer Banks is 73.4°F, the minimum temperature is 64.9°F, and the maximum is 80.1°F.
The swimming season in Outer Banks lasts from May to December. During those months, Outer Banks water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Outer Banks in winter reaches 62.4°F, in spring 65.5°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 79.3°F, and in autumn it is 73°F.
Outer Banks water temperature now
| October 17, 2025 |
|---|
| today temp |
| 68.7°F |
| October 16, 2025 |
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| yesterday temp |
| 68.5°F |
The ocean salinity in Outer Banks is 34.64‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Surf Forecast in Outer Banks 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 Outer Banks. 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 Outer Banks. Data in table shown for October 17, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6' 2" | 6' 3" | 6' 0" | 6' 0" |
| 1.88 m | 1.9 m | 1.84 m | 1.82 m |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5' 11" | 5' 9" | 5' 7" | 5' 4" |
| 1.8 m | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | 1.63 m |
Surf report in Outer Banks
Outer Banks weather forecast
Current temperature and weather
Data in a table show Outer Banks temperature today (October 17, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Outer Banks.
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 | | |  |
| 59.4°F | 58.5°F | 57.6°F | 58.3°F |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| | | |
| 59.4°F | 60.6°F | 61.9°F | 62.1°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Outer Banks: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
Outer Banks water temperature by month
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Outer Banks. 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 Outer Banks 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 | 61.9°F | 41.9°F | 70.9°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Outer Banks in January | ||||
| February | 60.8°F | 40.6°F | 69.1°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Outer Banks in February | ||||
| March | 61.5°F | 49.5°F | 69.4°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Outer Banks in March | ||||
| April | 64.8°F | 50.9°F | 72.3°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Outer Banks in April | ||||
| May | 70°F | 59.2°F | 78.1°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Outer Banks in May | ||||
| June | 76.8°F | 64.8°F | 82.8°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Outer Banks in June | ||||
| July | 80.4°F | 74.8°F | 84.7°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Outer Banks in July | ||||
| August | 80.8°F | 73.6°F | 84°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Outer Banks in August | ||||
| September | 78.4°F | 70.5°F | 83.8°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Outer Banks in September | ||||
| October | 73.4°F | 64.9°F | 80.1°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Outer Banks in October | ||||
| November | 67.5°F | 58.1°F | 75.4°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Outer Banks in November | ||||
| December | 64.8°F | 48.6°F | 72.9°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Outer Banks in December | ||||
Chart monthly average water temperature in Outer Banks
