Southern Shores water temp
This data the coastal Southern Shores 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 Southern Shores
Water temperature in Southern Shores today is 75.4°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Atlantic Ocean near Southern Shores was recorded in 2018 and was 84.2°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2024 at 74.3°F. Sea water temperature in Southern Shores is expected to rise to 76.8°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Southern Shores is 76.3°F, the minimum temperature is 69.8°F, and the maximum is 84.4°F.
The swimming season in Southern Shores lasts from June to October. During those months, Southern Shores water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Southern Shores in winter reaches 48.6°F, in spring 56.5°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 77°F, and in autumn it is 68.7°F.
Southern Shores water temperature now
| September 5, 2025 |
|---|
| today temp |
| 75.4°F |
| September 4, 2025 |
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| yesterday temp |
| 75.6°F |
The ocean salinity in Southern Shores is 29.40‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Surf Forecast in Southern Shores 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 Southern Shores. 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 Southern Shores. Data in table shown for September 5, 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' 1" | 1' 10" | 1' 8" | 1' 6" |
| 0.63 m | 0.57 m | 0.5 m | 0.46 m |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1' 4" | 1' 5" | 1' 10" | 1' 8" |
| 0.41 m | 0.43 m | 0.56 m | 0.52 m |
Surf report in Southern Shores
Southern Shores weather forecast
Current temperature and weather
Data in a table show Southern Shores temperature today (September 5, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Southern Shores.
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 | | |  |
| 75°F | 74.8°F | 74.8°F | 75.2°F |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| | | |
| 77.5°F | 78.3°F | 79°F | 76.3°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Southern Shores: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
Southern Shores water temperature by month
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Southern Shores. 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 Southern Shores 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 | 47.5°F | 36.1°F | 57.6°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Southern Shores in January | ||||
| February | 45.5°F | 35.4°F | 52°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Southern Shores in February | ||||
| March | 48.6°F | 35.6°F | 59.7°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Southern Shores in March | ||||
| April | 55.9°F | 44.8°F | 65.1°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Southern Shores in April | ||||
| May | 64.9°F | 55°F | 76.1°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Southern Shores in May | ||||
| June | 73.9°F | 63.7°F | 85.8°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Southern Shores in June | ||||
| July | 78.4°F | 67.8°F | 85.1°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Southern Shores in July | ||||
| August | 78.8°F | 71.4°F | 84.7°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Southern Shores in August | ||||
| September | 76.3°F | 69.8°F | 84.4°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Southern Shores in September | ||||
| October | 69.4°F | 61.2°F | 79.5°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Southern Shores in October | ||||
| November | 60.3°F | 52.2°F | 69.4°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Southern Shores in November | ||||
| December | 52.9°F | 42.1°F | 61.9°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Southern Shores in December | ||||
Chart monthly average water temperature in Southern Shores
