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
Sunday 14 December 202527°F to 54°Fnot recommended
Monday 15 December 202527°F to 36°Fnot recommended
Tuesday 16 December 202538°F to 47°Fdiscouraged
Wednesday 17 December 202545°F to 56°Fdiscouraged
Thursday 18 December 202550°F to 59°Fdiscouraged
Friday 19 December 202547°F to 61°Fnot recommended
Saturday 20 December 202543°F to 54°Fdiscouraged

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

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 54°F t and a low of 27°F. Precipitation is in the forecast (0.1in throughout the day): choose the right time to go to the beach and dodge the raindrops. Be careful, the sea will be generally rough with a wind speed of up to 37.3mph km/h (with gusts up to 43.5mph). Wave height will be up to 8.5ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature11°C (51°F)11°C (52°F)12°C (53°F)8°C (46°F)5°C (41°F)3°C (37°F)1°C (34°F)-2°C (29°F)
Perceived temperature8°C (47°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)3°C (38°F)-2°C (29°F)-5°C (24°F)-7°C (20°F)-11°C (12°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0.1in0in0in0in
Humidity83%87%94%84%91%76%67%74%
Barometric pressure1017 hPa1015 hPa1014 hPa1016 hPa1015 hPa1018 hPa1022 hPa1026 hPa
Cloud cover4%6%100%100%100%100%100%100%
Heat index11°C (51°F)11°C (52°F)12°C (53°F)8°C (46°F)5°C (41°F)3°C (37°F)1°C (34°F)-2°C (29°F)
Dew point8°C (46°F)9°C (49°F)11°C (51°F)5°C (42°F)4°C (38°F)-1°C (30°F)-4°C (24°F)-6°C (22°F)
Wind
Speed19km/h (12mph)21km/h (13mph)24km/h (15mph)40km/h (25mph)51km/h (32mph)51km/h (32mph)53km/h (33mph)60km/h (38mph)
Gusts37km/h (23mph)21km/h (13mph)39km/h (24mph)50km/h (31mph)62km/h (39mph)59km/h (36mph)60km/h (38mph)70km/h (43mph)
Direction 228°
SW
224°
SW
265°
W
344°
NNW
350°
N
339°
NNW
331°
NNW
326°
NNW
Wind chill8°C (47°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)3°C (38°F)-2°C (29°F)-5°C (24°F)-7°C (20°F)-11°C (12°F)
Waves
Height0.5m (1.7ft)0.6m (1.9ft)0.7m (2.3ft)1.0m (3.4ft)1.9m (6.4ft)2.3m (7.4ft)2.3m (7.7ft)2.6m (8.7ft)
Direction 123°
ESE
169°
S
167°
SSE
160°
SSE
351°
N
357°
N

N

N
Period7.4 sec.7.3 sec.7.3 sec.6.8 sec.7.3 sec.7.5 sec.7.5 sec.9.3 sec.
Significant height0.7m (2.3ft)0.7m (2.3ft)1.0m (3.3ft)2.5m (8.2ft)2.1m (6.9ft)2.1m (6.9ft)1.9m (6.2ft)2.3m (7.5ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°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 36°F t and a low of 27°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 34.2mph km/h (with gusts up to 39.2mph). Wave height will be up to 8.5ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature-3°C (27°F)-2°C (28°F)-2°C (29°F)-1°C (31°F)-0°C (31°F)-1°C (31°F)1°C (33°F)2°C (36°F)
Perceived temperature-12°C (10°F)-11°C (12°F)-10°C (14°F)-8°C (18°F)-6°C (20°F)-5°C (23°F)-3°C (27°F)-2°C (28°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity70%70%72%71%68%56%46%49%
Barometric pressure1027 hPa1028 hPa1029 hPa1031 hPa1030 hPa1028 hPa1028 hPa1028 hPa
Cloud cover100%57%100%67%56%6%8%7%
Heat index-3°C (27°F)-2°C (28°F)-2°C (29°F)-1°C (31°F)-0°C (31°F)-1°C (31°F)1°C (33°F)2°C (36°F)
Dew point-8°C (18°F)-7°C (20°F)-6°C (21°F)-5°C (22°F)-5°C (22°F)-8°C (17°F)-10°C (14°F)-7°C (19°F)
Wind
Speed55km/h (34mph)48km/h (30mph)42km/h (26mph)34km/h (21mph)26km/h (16mph)14km/h (9mph)11km/h (7mph)19km/h (12mph)
Gusts63km/h (39mph)55km/h (34mph)49km/h (30mph)39km/h (24mph)32km/h (20mph)23km/h (14mph)18km/h (11mph)25km/h (16mph)
Direction 328°
NNW
331°
NNW
331°
NNW
335°
NNW
329°
NNW
318°
NW
275°
W
234°
SW
Wind chill-12°C (10°F)-11°C (12°F)-10°C (14°F)-8°C (18°F)-6°C (20°F)-5°C (23°F)-3°C (27°F)-2°C (28°F)
Waves
Height2.6m (8.5ft)2.5m (8.1ft)2.3m (7.5ft)2.0m (6.7ft)1.7m (5.6ft)1.4m (4.7ft)1.2m (4.0ft)1.1m (3.5ft)
Direction 358°
N

N
22°
NNE
27°
NNE
32°
NNE
35°
NE
37°
NE
33°
NNE
Period9.4 sec.9.7 sec.10.0 sec.10.2 sec.8.4 sec.8.4 sec.8.3 sec.7.9 sec.
Significant height2.1m (6.9ft)1.8m (5.9ft)1.7m (5.6ft)1.1m (3.6ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.4m (1.3ft)0.5m (1.6ft)1.2m (3.9ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°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 47°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 18mph km/h (with gusts up to 23mph). Wave height will be up to 3ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature3°C (37°F)3°C (38°F)4°C (38°F)4°C (40°F)4°C (39°F)8°C (47°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)
Perceived temperature-2°C (28°F)-2°C (29°F)-2°C (29°F)-1°C (31°F)-1°C (31°F)6°C (43°F)4°C (39°F)4°C (39°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity49%48%48%48%42%35%45%54%
Barometric pressure1027 hPa1026 hPa1026 hPa1027 hPa1025 hPa1024 hPa1024 hPa1025 hPa
Cloud cover9%52%8%0%0%63%32%33%
Heat index3°C (37°F)3°C (38°F)4°C (38°F)4°C (40°F)4°C (39°F)8°C (47°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)
Dew point-7°C (20°F)-6°C (20°F)-6°C (20°F)-6°C (21°F)-8°C (17°F)-6°C (20°F)-4°C (25°F)-1°C (29°F)
Wind
Speed22km/h (14mph)28km/h (18mph)29km/h (18mph)27km/h (17mph)21km/h (13mph)14km/h (9mph)21km/h (13mph)21km/h (13mph)
Gusts28km/h (17mph)35km/h (22mph)37km/h (23mph)34km/h (21mph)27km/h (16mph)21km/h (13mph)33km/h (20mph)33km/h (21mph)
Direction 238°
WSW
247°
WSW
243°
WSW
253°
WSW
255°
WSW
228°
SW
223°
SW
233°
SW
Wind chill-2°C (28°F)-2°C (29°F)-2°C (29°F)-1°C (31°F)-1°C (31°F)6°C (43°F)4°C (39°F)4°C (39°F)
Waves
Height0.9m (3.1ft)0.9m (3.0ft)0.9m (2.8ft)0.7m (2.5ft)0.6m (2.0ft)0.5m (1.7ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.5m (1.6ft)
Direction 36°
NE
32°
NNE
30°
NNE
77°
ENE
89°
E
93°
E
97°
E
102°
ESE
Period7.6 sec.7.2 sec.6.8 sec.6.5 sec.6.4 sec.8.5 sec.8.5 sec.10.2 sec.
Significant height1.2m (3.9ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.1m (3.6ft)0.9m (3ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.4m (1.3ft)0.6m (2ft)0.6m (2ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°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 56°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 28.6mph). Wave height will be up to 2.6ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)8°C (47°F)11°C (51°F)12°C (54°F)12°C (53°F)11°C (53°F)
Perceived temperature3°C (38°F)3°C (37°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (40°F)8°C (46°F)11°C (51°F)9°C (49°F)9°C (49°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity58%59%69%79%81%81%86%90%
Barometric pressure1024 hPa1023 hPa1022 hPa1023 hPa1022 hPa1020 hPa1021 hPa1022 hPa
Cloud cover0%0%0%100%18%71%27%6%
Heat index7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)8°C (47°F)11°C (51°F)12°C (54°F)12°C (53°F)11°C (53°F)
Dew point-0°C (31°F)-1°C (31°F)2°C (35°F)5°C (41°F)8°C (46°F)9°C (49°F)9°C (49°F)10°C (50°F)
Wind
Speed27km/h (17mph)29km/h (18mph)30km/h (19mph)31km/h (19mph)23km/h (14mph)18km/h (11mph)18km/h (11mph)19km/h (12mph)
Gusts40km/h (25mph)42km/h (26mph)46km/h (28mph)46km/h (29mph)39km/h (24mph)35km/h (22mph)18km/h (11mph)19km/h (12mph)
Direction 232°
SW
238°
WSW
234°
SW
236°
SW
240°
WSW
222°
SW
228°
SW
232°
SW
Wind chill3°C (38°F)3°C (37°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (40°F)8°C (46°F)11°C (51°F)9°C (49°F)9°C (49°F)
Waves
Height0.5m (1.8ft)0.6m (2.0ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.8m (2.5ft)0.7m (2.4ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.7m (2.2ft)0.7m (2.3ft)
Direction 105°
ESE
107°
ESE
107°
ESE
107°
ESE
107°
ESE
107°
ESE
110°
ESE
109°
ESE
Period9.9 sec.9.8 sec.9.6 sec.9.6 sec.9.5 sec.9.4 sec.5.4 sec.9.2 sec.
Significant height0.8m (2.6ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.1m (3.6ft)1.1m (3.6ft)1.0m (3.3ft)0.9m (3ft)0.9m (3ft)0.9m (3ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature8°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (47°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 16.8mph km/h (with gusts up to 24.9mph). Wave height will be up to 3.9ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature11°C (52°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (52°F)12°C (54°F)13°C (55°F)14°C (56°F)14°C (57°F)15°C (58°F)
Perceived temperature9°C (49°F)8°C (47°F)9°C (48°F)10°C (50°F)11°C (52°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (54°F)13°C (55°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity90%87%80%85%92%93%91%93%
Barometric pressure1022 hPa1023 hPa1023 hPa1023 hPa1022 hPa1019 hPa1017 hPa1016 hPa
Cloud cover48%23%49%30%75%79%76%81%
Heat index11°C (52°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (52°F)12°C (54°F)13°C (55°F)14°C (56°F)14°C (57°F)15°C (58°F)
Dew point9°C (49°F)9°C (48°F)8°C (46°F)10°C (50°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (54°F)13°C (55°F)13°C (56°F)
Wind
Speed14km/h (9mph)19km/h (12mph)19km/h (12mph)24km/h (15mph)21km/h (13mph)21km/h (13mph)26km/h (16mph)27km/h (17mph)
Gusts29km/h (18mph)29km/h (18mph)28km/h (17mph)40km/h (25mph)27km/h (17mph)23km/h (14mph)33km/h (20mph)31km/h (19mph)
Direction 249°
WSW
347°
NNW
74°
ENE
132°
SE
151°
SSE
158°
SSE
180°
S
181°
S
Wind chill9°C (49°F)8°C (47°F)9°C (48°F)10°C (50°F)11°C (52°F)12°C (53°F)12°C (54°F)13°C (55°F)
Waves
Height0.6m (2.1ft)0.7m (2.2ft)0.8m (2.7ft)1.0m (3.2ft)1.0m (3.4ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.2m (3.8ft)
Direction 109°
ESE
108°
ESE
107°
ESE
40°
NE
38°
NE
44°
NE
46°
NE
144°
SE
Period9.1 sec.9.1 sec.9.2 sec.9.6 sec.10.0 sec.5.0 sec.5.2 sec.10.0 sec.
Significant height0.8m (2.6ft)0.9m (3ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.0m (3.3ft)0.8m (2.6ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.1m (3.6ft)1.3m (4.3ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°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 61°F t and a low of 47°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 30.5mph km/h (with gusts up to 33.6mph). Wave height will be up to 5.2ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature15°C (59°F)16°C (60°F)16°C (61°F)12°C (54°F)9°C (49°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (46°F)9°C (48°F)
Perceived temperature15°C (59°F)16°C (60°F)16°C (61°F)9°C (49°F)5°C (41°F)4°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)6°C (43°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity91%91%88%84%69%62%60%56%
Barometric pressure1013 hPa1010 hPa1007 hPa1010 hPa1013 hPa1015 hPa1019 hPa1022 hPa
Cloud cover26%36%47%88%33%0%2%4%
Heat index15°C (59°F)16°C (60°F)16°C (61°F)12°C (54°F)9°C (49°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (46°F)9°C (48°F)
Dew point14°C (57°F)14°C (57°F)14°C (58°F)10°C (49°F)4°C (39°F)2°C (35°F)0°C (33°F)0°C (33°F)
Wind
Speed31km/h (19mph)37km/h (23mph)44km/h (28mph)49km/h (31mph)44km/h (27mph)32km/h (20mph)22km/h (14mph)17km/h (11mph)
Gusts32km/h (20mph)41km/h (26mph)44km/h (28mph)54km/h (34mph)47km/h (29mph)37km/h (23mph)26km/h (16mph)23km/h (14mph)
Direction 195°
SSW
198°
SSW
209°
SSW
270°
W
298°
WNW
314°
NW
325°
NW
345°
NNW
Wind chill15°C (59°F)16°C (60°F)16°C (61°F)9°C (49°F)5°C (41°F)4°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)6°C (43°F)
Waves
Height1.4m (4.6ft)1.6m (5.2ft)1.6m (5.3ft)1.5m (4.9ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.5m (4.9ft)
Direction 148°
SSE
146°
SE
142°
SE
137°
SE
136°
SE
135°
SE
132°
SE
53°
NE
Period9.6 sec.10.5 sec.8.6 sec.7.9 sec.8.2 sec.8.8 sec.9.1 sec.8.5 sec.
Significant height1.4m (4.6ft)1.6m (5.2ft)1.6m (5.2ft)1.5m (4.9ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.2m (3.9ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)

Sea weather on Saturday 20 December 2025

On Saturday 20 December 2025, the sun will rise at 07:09 and will set at 16:52 on the beach(es) of Nags Head. The outside temperature will be a high of 54°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 16.2mph km/h (with gusts up to 19.3mph). Wave height will be up to 5.2ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature9°C (48°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (45°F)6°C (44°F)9°C (47°F)11°C (53°F)
Perceived temperature6°C (42°F)5°C (40°F)4°C (39°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)3°C (38°F)5°C (42°F)9°C (48°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity61%62%62%61%60%62%70%77%
Barometric pressure1023 hPa1025 hPa1026 hPa1028 hPa1028 hPa1026 hPa1026 hPa1025 hPa
Cloud cover68%36%4%4%3%2%8%28%
Heat index9°C (48°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (45°F)6°C (44°F)9°C (47°F)11°C (53°F)
Dew point2°C (35°F)1°C (34°F)1°C (33°F)1°C (33°F)0°C (32°F)-0°C (32°F)3°C (38°F)8°C (46°F)
Wind
Speed22km/h (13mph)23km/h (14mph)24km/h (15mph)18km/h (11mph)14km/h (9mph)16km/h (10mph)21km/h (13mph)26km/h (16mph)
Gusts29km/h (18mph)31km/h (19mph)31km/h (19mph)24km/h (15mph)22km/h (14mph)23km/h (14mph)27km/h (17mph)28km/h (17mph)
Direction 135°
SE
33°
NNE
46°
NE
67°
ENE
100°
E
131°
SE
141°
SE
148°
SSE
Wind chill6°C (42°F)5°C (40°F)4°C (39°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)3°C (38°F)5°C (42°F)9°C (48°F)
Waves
Height1.6m (5.2ft)1.5m (4.9ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.1m (3.6ft)1.0m (3.3ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.7m (2.3ft)
Direction 20°
NNE
35°
NE
45°
NE
54°
NE
69°
ENE
84°
E
99°
E
105°
ESE
Period8.0 sec.8.8 sec.7.5 sec.6.5 sec.6.2 sec.5.6 sec.5.3 sec.7.5 sec.
Significant height1.2m (3.9ft)0.9m (3ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.9m (3ft)0.9m (3ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.7m (2.3ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)

Sea weather chart over the next 7 days

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