North Carolina, United States
Coastal Waters34.92°N, 76.23°WStation UN-NOR-CAP

Cape Lookout beach camping Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around August at about 27.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Cape Lookout beach camping water temperature

26.7
80.1°FWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Ideal swimming conditions. Feels soothing and warm, perfect for hours in the water without getting cold.

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters34.92°N, 76.23°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
28°C
82.8°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
—
Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
26.7°C
80.1°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
ThuOct 1
27°C
80.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
FriOct 2
27.1°C
80.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
SatOct 3
27°C
80.6°F
Waves: 0.6m
Warm
SunOct 4
26.7°C
80.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
MonOct 5
26.4°C
79.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
TueOct 6
26.3°C
79.3°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Cape Lookout beach camping.
Confidence: High

Cape Lookout beach camping Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Cape Lookout beach camping occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at27.8°C (82°F) in August.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
17
Jan
16
Feb
17
Mar
19
Apr
22
May
25
Jun
27
Jul
28
Aug
Current
27
Sep
24
Oct
21
Nov
19
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January9.1°C16.7°C20.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February10°C16.2°C20.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March11.8°C17.1°C20.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April15.6°C18.7°C22.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May18°C22.2°C24.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June22.2°C25.4°C27.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
July25.8°C27.3°C28.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
August25.5°C27.8°C29.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent24.8°C26.7°C29°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
October21°C23.9°C27.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November12.7°C20.5°C23.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December15°C18.6°C22°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Cape Lookout beach camping

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Cape Lookout beach camping today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Cape Lookout beach camping this time of year is 26.7°C (80.1°F) — classified as Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C). Ideal swimming conditions. Feels soothing and warm, perfect for hours in the water without getting cold. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Cape Lookout beach camping?

The highest water temperatures in Cape Lookout beach camping typically occur duringJune, July, August, September, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Cape Lookout beach camping in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Cape Lookout beach camping average around26.7°C (80.1°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 24.8°C and a maximum of 29°C.

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