Sea weather in Nags Head in the United States (USA) All the beach weather in Nags Head

All the essential weather information for enjoying the beach in Nags Head in the United States (USA), for swimming, tanning or water sports! Our sea weather data is reliable, easy to read and updated every day.

Weather: When should you go to the beach in Nags Head over the next 7 days?

Discover the best moment to go to the beach in Nags Head in the United States (USA) this week to enjoy the best weather and calmest sea possible. Our opinion is based on reliable sea weather forecasts in Nags Head. You can see full forecasts by clicking on the day you want to see in the table below.

Date Outside temp. Our opinion
Saturday 13 December 202543°F to 52°Frecommended
Sunday 14 December 202525°F to 56°Fnot recommended
Monday 15 December 202529°F to 38°Fnot recommended
Tuesday 16 December 202538°F to 45°Fdiscouraged
Wednesday 17 December 202545°F to 54°Fdiscouraged
Thursday 18 December 202550°F to 59°Fdiscouraged
Friday 19 December 202549°F to 59°Fdiscouraged

Sea Weather: Your daily and hourly sea weather in Nags Head

Sea weather on Saturday 13 December 2025

On Saturday 13 December 2025, the sun will rise at 07:05 and will set at 16:49 on the beach(es) of Nags Head. The outside temperature will be a high of 52°F t and a low of 43°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 9.9mph km/h (with gusts up to 18.6mph). Wave height will be up to 1.3ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature6°C (43°F)7°C (45°F)9°C (47°F)11°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (49°F)11°C (52°F)
Perceived temperature5°C (42°F)5°C (42°F)6°C (43°F)9°C (47°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (49°F)8°C (47°F)9°C (49°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity66%65%72%77%78%79%80%84%
Barometric pressure1022 hPa1022 hPa1022 hPa1022 hPa1020 hPa1019 hPa1018 hPa1018 hPa
Cloud cover16%10%14%15%6%5%4%8%
Heat index6°C (43°F)7°C (45°F)9°C (47°F)11°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (49°F)11°C (52°F)
Dew point0°C (33°F)1°C (34°F)4°C (39°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)9°C (47°F)
Wind
Speed5km/h (3mph)9km/h (5mph)14km/h (9mph)16km/h (10mph)10km/h (6mph)8km/h (5mph)9km/h (6mph)14km/h (9mph)
Gusts7km/h (5mph)12km/h (7mph)20km/h (12mph)23km/h (14mph)19km/h (12mph)17km/h (11mph)19km/h (12mph)30km/h (19mph)
Direction 56°
NE
140°
SE
144°
SE
152°
SSE
179°
S
286°
WNW
179°
S
233°
SW
Wind chill5°C (42°F)5°C (42°F)6°C (43°F)9°C (47°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (49°F)8°C (47°F)9°C (49°F)
Waves
Height0.4m (1.4ft)0.4m (1.2ft)0.3m (1.1ft)0.4m (1.2ft)0.3m (1.1ft)0.3m (1.1ft)0.3m (1.0ft)0.3m (1.1ft)
Direction 82°
E
99°
E
103°
ESE
116°
ESE
118°
ESE
119°
ESE
123°
ESE
124°
ESE
Period5.0 sec.4.9 sec.5.0 sec.5.1 sec.7.8 sec.7.7 sec.7.6 sec.7.5 sec.
Significant height0.4m (1.3ft)0.3m (1ft)0.4m (1.3ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.4m (1.3ft)0.4m (1.3ft)0.3m (1ft)0.5m (1.6ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)

Sea weather on Sunday 14 December 2025

On Sunday 14 December 2025, the sun will rise at 07:05 and will set at 16:50 on the beach(es) of Nags Head. The outside temperature will be a high of 56°F t and a low of 25°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! Be careful, the sea will be generally rough with a wind speed of up to 33.6mph km/h (with gusts up to 39.2mph). Wave height will be up to 8.2ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature11°C (52°F)12°C (54°F)13°C (55°F)7°C (45°F)4°C (39°F)2°C (35°F)0°C (32°F)-2°C (28°F)
Perceived temperature9°C (48°F)10°C (49°F)10°C (51°F)2°C (35°F)-3°C (27°F)-6°C (21°F)-8°C (18°F)-11°C (11°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity88%90%88%88%88%70%65%66%
Barometric pressure1016 hPa1014 hPa1012 hPa1015 hPa1017 hPa1019 hPa1023 hPa1026 hPa
Cloud cover8%38%78%100%100%79%56%29%
Heat index11°C (52°F)12°C (54°F)13°C (55°F)7°C (45°F)4°C (39°F)2°C (35°F)0°C (32°F)-2°C (28°F)
Dew point9°C (49°F)10°C (51°F)11°C (52°F)5°C (42°F)2°C (35°F)-3°C (26°F)-5°C (22°F)-8°C (18°F)
Wind
Speed19km/h (12mph)23km/h (14mph)28km/h (17mph)50km/h (31mph)49km/h (30mph)51km/h (32mph)52km/h (32mph)54km/h (34mph)
Gusts21km/h (13mph)29km/h (18mph)30km/h (19mph)63km/h (39mph)58km/h (36mph)59km/h (37mph)60km/h (38mph)63km/h (39mph)
Direction 225°
SW
220°
SW
236°
WSW
338°
NNW
350°
N
337°
NNW
330°
NNW
325°
NW
Wind chill9°C (48°F)10°C (49°F)10°C (51°F)2°C (35°F)-3°C (27°F)-6°C (21°F)-8°C (18°F)-11°C (11°F)
Waves
Height0.4m (1.4ft)0.5m (1.7ft)0.6m (2.0ft)0.9m (3.1ft)1.7m (5.7ft)2.1m (7.1ft)2.3m (7.4ft)2.5m (8.2ft)
Direction 124°
ESE
125°
SE
158°
SSE
160°
SSE
356°
N
358°
N

N

N
Period7.4 sec.5.1 sec.5.6 sec.6.8 sec.7.0 sec.7.1 sec.7.0 sec.9.4 sec.
Significant height0.6m (2ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.8m (2.6ft)1.6m (5.2ft)2.0m (6.6ft)1.9m (6.2ft)1.8m (5.9ft)2.2m (7.2ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)

Sea weather on Monday 15 December 2025

On Monday 15 December 2025, the sun will rise at 07:06 and will set at 16:50 on the beach(es) of Nags Head. The outside temperature will be a high of 38°F t and a low of 29°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! Be careful, the sea will be generally rough with a wind speed of up to 31.7mph km/h (with gusts up to 36.7mph). Wave height will be up to 8.2ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature-2°C (28°F)-1°C (30°F)-1°C (31°F)-0°C (32°F)-0°C (32°F)0°C (33°F)2°C (35°F)3°C (37°F)
Perceived temperature-11°C (12°F)-10°C (15°F)-9°C (17°F)-7°C (20°F)-6°C (22°F)-4°C (25°F)-3°C (27°F)-2°C (29°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity66%66%68%69%65%50%48%46%
Barometric pressure1026 hPa1027 hPa1029 hPa1030 hPa1029 hPa1027 hPa1027 hPa1026 hPa
Cloud cover1%24%42%52%31%8%15%7%
Heat index-2°C (28°F)-1°C (30°F)-1°C (31°F)-0°C (32°F)-0°C (32°F)0°C (33°F)2°C (35°F)3°C (37°F)
Dew point-8°C (18°F)-6°C (20°F)-6°C (22°F)-5°C (23°F)-6°C (21°F)-9°C (16°F)-8°C (17°F)-7°C (19°F)
Wind
Speed50km/h (31mph)51km/h (32mph)44km/h (27mph)33km/h (20mph)21km/h (13mph)15km/h (9mph)18km/h (11mph)23km/h (14mph)
Gusts57km/h (36mph)59km/h (37mph)51km/h (31mph)38km/h (23mph)28km/h (17mph)23km/h (14mph)28km/h (18mph)30km/h (19mph)
Direction 322°
NW
330°
NNW
340°
NNW
337°
NNW
318°
NW
288°
WNW
249°
WSW
238°
WSW
Wind chill-11°C (12°F)-10°C (15°F)-9°C (17°F)-7°C (20°F)-6°C (22°F)-4°C (25°F)-3°C (27°F)-2°C (29°F)
Waves
Height2.3m (7.6ft)2.5m (8.2ft)2.4m (7.8ft)2.0m (6.6ft)1.7m (5.5ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.0m (3.3ft)
Direction
N

N
15°
NNE
22°
NNE
26°
NNE
36°
NE
38°
NE
33°
NNE
Period9.4 sec.9.6 sec.9.9 sec.10.1 sec.10.1 sec.8.2 sec.8.1 sec.7.9 sec.
Significant height2.0m (6.6ft)2.0m (6.6ft)1.7m (5.6ft)1.3m (4.3ft)0.9m (3ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.5m (1.6ft)1.1m (3.6ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)

Sea weather on Tuesday 16 December 2025

On Tuesday 16 December 2025, the sun will rise at 07:07 and will set at 16:50 on the beach(es) of Nags Head. The outside temperature will be a high of 45°F t and a low of 38°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 19.3mph km/h (with gusts up to 24.2mph). Wave height will be up to 3ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature4°C (38°F)4°C (39°F)4°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)3°C (38°F)4°C (38°F)6°C (44°F)7°C (45°F)
Perceived temperature-2°C (29°F)-2°C (29°F)-1°C (30°F)0°C (33°F)-1°C (31°F)1°C (34°F)5°C (41°F)4°C (40°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity49%50%50%50%46%42%42%53%
Barometric pressure1025 hPa1025 hPa1025 hPa1026 hPa1025 hPa1024 hPa1024 hPa1025 hPa
Cloud cover3%10%8%4%2%0%12%68%
Heat index4°C (38°F)4°C (39°F)4°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)3°C (38°F)4°C (38°F)6°C (44°F)7°C (45°F)
Dew point-6°C (21°F)-6°C (22°F)-5°C (23°F)-5°C (23°F)-7°C (19°F)-8°C (18°F)-5°C (22°F)-2°C (29°F)
Wind
Speed30km/h (18mph)31km/h (19mph)28km/h (18mph)22km/h (14mph)16km/h (10mph)9km/h (6mph)8km/h (5mph)16km/h (10mph)
Gusts37km/h (23mph)39km/h (24mph)35km/h (22mph)28km/h (17mph)30km/h (19mph)19km/h (12mph)13km/h (8mph)25km/h (16mph)
Direction 239°
WSW
246°
WSW
256°
WSW
268°
W
273°
W
278°
W
178°
S
224°
SW
Wind chill-2°C (29°F)-2°C (29°F)-1°C (30°F)0°C (33°F)-1°C (31°F)1°C (34°F)5°C (41°F)4°C (40°F)
Waves
Height0.9m (2.9ft)0.8m (2.8ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.6m (1.8ft)0.5m (1.5ft)0.4m (1.4ft)0.4m (1.4ft)
Direction 36°
NE
43°
NE
257°
WSW
104°
ESE
104°
ESE
104°
ESE
105°
ESE
106°
ESE
Period7.7 sec.7.2 sec.6.3 sec.6.5 sec.10.1 sec.10.2 sec.10.3 sec.10.2 sec.
Significant height1.1m (3.6ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.1m (3.6ft)0.9m (3ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.4m (1.3ft)0.4m (1.3ft)0.5m (1.6ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)

Sea weather on Wednesday 17 December 2025

On Wednesday 17 December 2025, the sun will rise at 07:07 and will set at 16:51 on the beach(es) of Nags Head. The outside temperature will be a high of 54°F t and a low of 45°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 19.3mph km/h (with gusts up to 29.2mph). Wave height will be up to 2.6ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)8°C (46°F)11°C (51°F)12°C (53°F)10°C (51°F)11°C (52°F)
Perceived temperature4°C (39°F)3°C (37°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (38°F)7°C (45°F)9°C (48°F)7°C (45°F)8°C (47°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity58%62%61%58%55%59%70%73%
Barometric pressure1024 hPa1023 hPa1023 hPa1023 hPa1021 hPa1020 hPa1021 hPa1022 hPa
Cloud cover4%0%0%32%100%100%9%80%
Heat index7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)8°C (46°F)11°C (51°F)12°C (53°F)10°C (51°F)11°C (52°F)
Dew point-0°C (31°F)0°C (32°F)-0°C (32°F)0°C (32°F)2°C (35°F)4°C (39°F)5°C (41°F)6°C (43°F)
Wind
Speed22km/h (13mph)26km/h (16mph)27km/h (17mph)31km/h (19mph)28km/h (17mph)26km/h (16mph)25km/h (15mph)27km/h (17mph)
Gusts33km/h (21mph)38km/h (24mph)40km/h (25mph)47km/h (29mph)43km/h (27mph)27km/h (17mph)29km/h (18mph)31km/h (19mph)
Direction 232°
SW
237°
WSW
238°
WSW
233°
SW
239°
WSW
227°
SW
240°
WSW
241°
WSW
Wind chill4°C (39°F)3°C (37°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (38°F)7°C (45°F)9°C (48°F)7°C (45°F)8°C (47°F)
Waves
Height0.5m (1.6ft)0.6m (1.8ft)0.6m (2.1ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.7m (2.2ft)0.7m (2.2ft)0.7m (2.2ft)0.8m (2.6ft)
Direction 106°
ESE
108°
ESE
108°
ESE
108°
ESE
108°
ESE
107°
ESE
107°
ESE
144°
SE
Period10.0 sec.9.8 sec.9.7 sec.9.6 sec.9.6 sec.9.5 sec.9.4 sec.9.4 sec.
Significant height0.8m (2.6ft)0.9m (3ft)1.1m (3.6ft)1.1m (3.6ft)0.9m (3ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.9m (3ft)0.9m (3ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)

Sea weather on Thursday 18 December 2025

On Thursday 18 December 2025, the sun will rise at 07:08 and will set at 16:51 on the beach(es) of Nags Head. The outside temperature will be a high of 59°F t and a low of 50°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 18mph km/h (with gusts up to 20.5mph). Wave height will be up to 3.6ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature11°C (52°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (54°F)12°C (53°F)13°C (56°F)
Perceived temperature9°C (48°F)9°C (49°F)9°C (48°F)10°C (49°F)10°C (49°F)10°C (50°F)9°C (49°F)11°C (52°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity73%69%72%76%77%76%83%86%
Barometric pressure1023 hPa1024 hPa1025 hPa1025 hPa1023 hPa1021 hPa1020 hPa1018 hPa
Cloud cover66%100%100%72%82%41%7%4%
Heat index11°C (52°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (53°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (54°F)12°C (53°F)13°C (56°F)
Dew point6°C (43°F)5°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)7°C (45°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (47°F)9°C (48°F)11°C (52°F)
Wind
Speed17km/h (11mph)12km/h (7mph)11km/h (7mph)16km/h (10mph)19km/h (12mph)21km/h (13mph)23km/h (15mph)29km/h (18mph)
Gusts28km/h (18mph)19km/h (12mph)17km/h (10mph)25km/h (16mph)33km/h (21mph)30km/h (19mph)27km/h (17mph)32km/h (20mph)
Direction 260°
W
306°
NW
45°
NE
123°
ESE
172°
S
191°
S
195°
SSW
202°
SSW
Wind chill9°C (48°F)9°C (49°F)9°C (48°F)10°C (49°F)10°C (49°F)10°C (50°F)9°C (49°F)11°C (52°F)
Waves
Height0.7m (2.2ft)0.6m (1.9ft)0.5m (1.7ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.6m (2.0ft)0.8m (2.6ft)1.1m (3.6ft)
Direction 119°
ESE
110°
ESE
107°
ESE
105°
ESE
102°
ESE
100°
E
100°
E
141°
SE
Period9.3 sec.9.3 sec.9.3 sec.9.3 sec.9.5 sec.9.8 sec.9.9 sec.9.9 sec.
Significant height0.9m (3ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.8m (2.6ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.1m (3.6ft)1.3m (4.3ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)

Sea weather on Friday 19 December 2025

On Friday 19 December 2025, the sun will rise at 07:08 and will set at 16:52 on the beach(es) of Nags Head. The outside temperature will be a high of 59°F t and a low of 49°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 24.2mph km/h (with gusts up to 28mph). Wave height will be up to 4.6ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature15°C (59°F)15°C (60°F)15°C (59°F)14°C (57°F)12°C (54°F)10°C (50°F)9°C (48°F)10°C (50°F)
Perceived temperature14°C (58°F)15°C (60°F)14°C (56°F)12°C (53°F)10°C (50°F)7°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity84%83%85%87%67%57%59%61%
Barometric pressure1016 hPa1015 hPa1014 hPa1017 hPa1019 hPa1020 hPa1023 hPa1026 hPa
Cloud cover9%18%42%57%27%4%3%7%
Heat index15°C (59°F)15°C (60°F)15°C (59°F)14°C (57°F)12°C (54°F)10°C (50°F)9°C (48°F)10°C (50°F)
Dew point12°C (54°F)12°C (54°F)13°C (55°F)12°C (53°F)6°C (43°F)2°C (35°F)2°C (35°F)3°C (37°F)
Wind
Speed34km/h (21mph)39km/h (24mph)37km/h (23mph)33km/h (21mph)29km/h (18mph)27km/h (17mph)22km/h (14mph)24km/h (15mph)
Gusts39km/h (24mph)45km/h (28mph)44km/h (27mph)39km/h (24mph)36km/h (22mph)31km/h (19mph)24km/h (15mph)32km/h (20mph)
Direction 209°
SSW
214°
SSW
221°
SW
252°
WSW
281°
W
298°
WNW
310°
NW
120°
ESE
Wind chill14°C (58°F)15°C (60°F)14°C (56°F)12°C (53°F)10°C (50°F)7°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)
Waves
Height1.3m (4.3ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.4m (4.6ft)
Direction 155°
SSE
145°
SE
140°
SE
141°
SE
140°
SE
51°
NE
11°
NNE
15°
NNE
Period10.0 sec.7.7 sec.7.0 sec.7.4 sec.8.2 sec.7.9 sec.7.6 sec.8.9 sec.
Significant height1.3m (4.3ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.2m (3.9ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (52°F)

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