North Carolina, United States
Gulf of Mexico33.86°N, 77.96°WStation UN-NOR-EAS

East Beach Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Gulf of Mexico, warmest around August at about 27.9°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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East Beach water temperature

27
80.6°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 avgGulf of Mexico33.86°N, 77.96°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
29°C
83.3°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
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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
27°C
80.6°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
ThuOct 1
27.3°C
81.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
FriOct 2
27.4°C
81.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
SatOct 3
27.3°C
81.1°F
Waves: 0.6m
Warm
SunOct 4
27°C
80.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
MonOct 5
26.7°C
80.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
TueOct 6
26.6°C
79.9°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at East Beach.
Confidence: High

East Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in East Beach occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at27.9°C (82.2°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)
14
Jan
13
Feb
14
Mar
18
Apr
22
May
26
Jun
28
Jul
28
Aug
Current
27
Sep
24
Oct
20
Nov
16
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January8.8°C14.4°C20.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February7.3°C13°C19.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March9.1°C14.4°C20.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April14.3°C17.7°C22.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May19.4°C22.2°C25.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June21.8°C25.7°C27.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
July26.3°C27.7°C28.9°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
August26.4°C27.9°C29.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent25.4°C27°C28.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
October20.1°C23.8°C26.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
November14.3°C19.7°C24.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December11.7°C15.8°C21.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for East Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in East Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in East Beach this time of year is 27°C (80.6°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 East Beach?

The highest water temperatures in East Beach typically occur duringJune, July, August, September, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in East Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in East Beach average around27°C (80.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 25.4°C and a maximum of 28.7°C.

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