Current sea water temperature:
+74.5°F
| Minimum sea water temperature in May: | 79.0°F |
| Maximum sea water temperature in May: | 58.6°F |
| Average sea water temperature in May: | 66.4°F |
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14 days
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Sea water temperature for the last 10 days:
| May 27 | 74.5°F | May 22 | 72.7°F |
| May 26 | 75.9°F | May 21 | 71.8°F |
| May 25 | 76.1°F | May 20 | 69.4°F |
| May 24 | 79.0°F | May 19 | 68.5°F |
| May 23 | 75.6°F | May 18 | 66.6°F |
Monthly sea water temperature, °F
When is the warmest sea in Outer Banks?
Based on the data about daily sea water temperature for the last three years the warmest sea in Outer Banks was noticed in July, August and September.
Monthly Sea Temperatures in Outer Banks, °F
Sea water temperature in July, °F
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2023
The average sea water temperature in July of 2025 was 82.4°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 86.5°F and 79.0°F.
Sea water temperature in August, °F
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The average sea water temperature in August of 2025 was 80.1°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 85.3°F and 77.5°F.
Sea water temperature in September, °F
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The average sea water temperature in September of 2025 was 75.3°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 78.1°F and 71.1°F.
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Best time for vacation in Outer Banks
Outer Banks on a weather map
Places in USA:
Name
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24 Hours Forecast
Outer Banks
Local time: 13:47
May 27, wednesday
1500
77°F
NE
21 mph
21 mph
1800
77°F
NE
21 mph
21 mph
2100
75°F
NE
22 mph
22 mph
May 28, thursday
0000
75°F
NE
25 mph
25 mph
0300
75°F
E
23 mph
23 mph
0600
75°F
E
19 mph
19 mph
0900
73°F
SE
16 mph
16 mph
1200
72°F
S
14 mph
14 mph
