Surf City (NC) water temp
This data the coastal Surf City 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 Surf City
Water temperature in Surf City today is 76.1°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Atlantic Ocean near Surf City was recorded in 2018 and was 82°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2024 at 77.9°F. Sea water temperature in Surf City is expected to rise to 78.4°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Surf City is 80.1°F, the minimum temperature is 75°F, and the maximum is 84.2°F.
The swimming season in Surf City lasts from May to November. During those months, Surf City water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Surf City in winter reaches 57.4°F, in spring 63.9°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 80.2°F, and in autumn it is 73.4°F.
Surf City water temperature now
| September 15, 2025 |
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| today temp |
| 76.1°F |
| September 14, 2025 |
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| yesterday temp |
| 77.7°F |
The ocean salinity in Surf City is 34.04‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Surf Forecast in Surf City 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 Surf City. 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 Surf City. Data in table shown for September 15, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3' 10" | 3' 10" | 3' 11" | 4' 1" |
| 1.16 m | 1.18 m | 1.19 m | 1.25 m |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4' 8" | 4' 9" | 4' 9" | 4' 5" |
| 1.41 m | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | 1.34 m |
Surf report in Surf City
Surf City weather forecast
Current temperature and weather
Data in a table show Surf City temperature today (September 15, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Surf City.
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | | |
| 72.9°F | 70.3°F | 68.2°F | 68.5°F |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | |  |
| 75.6°F | 76.5°F | 74.8°F | 68.5°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Surf City: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
Surf City water temperature by month
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Surf City. 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 Surf City 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 | 57°F | 45°F | 68°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Surf City in January | ||||
| February | 55°F | 45.1°F | 65.3°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Surf City in February | ||||
| March | 57.7°F | 49.5°F | 66.4°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Surf City in March | ||||
| April | 63.1°F | 54°F | 72.5°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Surf City in April | ||||
| May | 70.9°F | 62.1°F | 79.7°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Surf City in May | ||||
| June | 77.7°F | 70°F | 83.1°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Surf City in June | ||||
| July | 81.1°F | 76.5°F | 86°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Surf City in July | ||||
| August | 81.7°F | 77.4°F | 84.6°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Surf City in August | ||||
| September | 80.1°F | 75°F | 84.2°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Surf City in September | ||||
| October | 73.9°F | 65.5°F | 81.3°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Surf City in October | ||||
| November | 66.2°F | 58.8°F | 72.9°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Surf City in November | ||||
| December | 60.3°F | 51.3°F | 68.5°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Surf City in December | ||||
Chart monthly average water temperature in Surf City
