January is a popular month to ask about Kure Beach because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 11.0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the Atlantic Ocean.
Kure Beach sea temperature in January — averages 11.0°C
The sea at Kure Beach in United States averages 11.0°C during January, based on long-run climatology for the Atlantic Ocean. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · January
11.0°C
cool · Poor
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
5/4mm fullsuit + boots & gloves
At 11.0°C you need a 5/4mm fullsuit with boots, gloves and ideally a hood.
Monthly comparison
Cold — wetsuit recommended · Kure Beach
Can you swim at Kure Beach in June? — 25.0°C water25.0°CCan you swim at Kure Beach in July? — 27.0°C water27.0°CCan you swim at Kure Beach in August? — 27.0°C water27.0°CCan you swim at Kure Beach in September? — 26.0°C water26.0°CCan you swim at Kure Beach in October? — 22.0°C water22.0°CCan you swim at Kure Beach in November? — 18.0°C water18.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Kure Beach in January?
Kure Beach averages 11.0°C in January, based on long-run climatology for the Atlantic Ocean.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Kure Beach in January?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 11.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Kure Beach in January?
A 4/3 mm full wetsuit, boots and neoprene cap are recommended.