Cape Hatteras Beach
Iconic Outer Banks lighthouse beach.
Warm water with a light chop and a light breeze — great swimming conditions.
Location
Cape Hatteras Beach on the map, with nearby beaches and live sea temperatures.
7-day forecast
Water, air, waves, wind and UV outlook for the week ahead.
No wetsuit
At 25.4°C the water is warm enough to swim and surf in just a swimsuit or boardshorts.
Recommendation tuned for Cape Hatteras Beach's current water temperature. Individual tolerance, wind chill, and session length all matter — when in doubt, size up.
Can I swim at Cape Hatteras Beach today?
The sea is currently 25.4°C — excellent swimming conditions. Most swimmers will find it pleasant.
- • Located in North Carolina, United States (Atlantic Ocean).
- • Best suited to confident swimmers and watersports.
- • Live data refreshed hourly from Open-Meteo Marine.
Monthly sea temperature averages
Tap any month to see what to expect — based on regional climatology.
Year-round sea temperature
Best swim months: May – Jun – Jul – Aug – Sep – Oct
| Month | Sea | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11°C | Cold |
| Feb | 11°C | Cold |
| Mar | 13°C | Cold |
| Apr | 16°C | Bracing |
| May | 21°C | Pleasant |
| Jun | 25°C | Warm |
| Jul ⭐ | 27°C | Hot |
| Aug | 27°C | Hot |
| Sep | 26°C | Hot |
| Oct | 22°C | Warm |
| Nov | 18°C | Pleasant |
| Dec | 14°C | Bracing |
Nearby beaches
The closest coastline, with live water temperatures.