Beach Weather in Cape Hatteras, Cape Hatteras Island, United States

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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22°
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21°
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21°
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18°
 
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21°
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25°
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Beach Weather Today in Cape Hatteras

Today the maximum temperature will be which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will have 0.4mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 56%.

The winds will be side shore and strong at 36kmh from the West. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Cape Hatteras faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:34 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Cape Hatteras

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.1mm of rain. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 26%.

CAPE HATTERAS - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 12° 12° 10° 10°
0% 0% 0% 82% 75% 93% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 5th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 91%
0.0mm 0.0mm 2.1mm 2.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.7mm 0.7mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 6th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
68% 72% 63% 18% 40% 59% 65% 79%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 7th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32% 20% 2% 0% 38% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 8th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-1° -1° -1° -0°
5% 4% 15% 21% 24% 75% 100% 84%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 9th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
92% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 89%
0.9mm 1.0mm 0.7mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 10th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 14°
28% 22% 14% 8% 53% 58% 57% 54%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
30
kmh
36
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.2m
1.5m
1.1m
1.3m
1.0m
1.1m
10.9s 10.9s 10.7s 8.1s 8.1s 5.7s 5.8s 5.9s
Thu 5th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
45
kmh
41
kmh
45
kmh
43
kmh
46
kmh
45
kmh
44
kmh
1.6m
1.5m
1.3m
1.3m
1.6m
1.7m
1.9m
1.7m
6.1s 6.3s 6.4s 6.4s 6.6s 6.7s 10.6s 14.3s
Fri 6th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
28
kmh
20
kmh
24
kmh
32
kmh
39
kmh
1.5m
1.4m
1.2m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.3m
1.6m
14.2s 13.6s 10.3s 10.1s 7.1s 6.8s 6.8s 6.7s
Sat 7th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
44
kmh
48
kmh
46
kmh
55
kmh
53
kmh
53
kmh
48
kmh
47
kmh
2.0m
1.9m
1.8m
1.8m
1.8m
1.4m
1.1m
1.2m
5.9s 5.9s 6.2s 6.6s 6.8s 7.0s 7.8s 8.2s
Sun 8th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
49
kmh
45
kmh
39
kmh
31
kmh
20
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.7m
1.1m
1.2m
0.9m
7.6s 6.6s 6.3s 6.1s 5.8s 7.5s 8.3s 7.3s
Mon 9th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
14
kmh
28
kmh
40
kmh
45
kmh
44
kmh
42
kmh
37
kmh
1.3m
2.0m
2.2m
2.0m
1.6m
1.3m
1.5m
1.1m
8.1s 10.8s 11.9s 9.3s 8.2s 8.3s 8.7s 8.7s
Tue 10th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
20
kmh
23
kmh
1.3m
1.4m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.2m
8.6s 8.4s 8.3s 8.1s 7.9s 8.5s 8.7s 7.8s
Wed 4th February
2:39 AM 8:55 AM 3:11 PM 9:20 PM
-0.15 1.06 -0.13 0.97
Thu 5th February
3:27 AM 9:37 AM 3:50 PM 10:05 PM
-0.09 0.97 -0.09 0.96
Fri 6th February
4:16 AM 10:19 AM 4:28 PM 10:51 PM
-0.01 0.87 -0.04 0.93
Sat 7th February
5:07 AM 11:01 AM 5:07 PM 11:39 PM
0.06 0.77 0.01 0.90
Sun 8th February
6:02 AM 11:46 AM 5:49 PM
0.13 0.68 0.06
Mon 9th February
12:32 AM 7:05 AM 12:38 PM 6:36 PM
0.88 0.17 0.61 0.10
Tue 10th February
1:30 AM 8:12 AM 1:39 PM 7:32 PM
0.86 0.20 0.57 0.12
Wed 4th February
12°
0.4mm
28kmh W
56%
Thu 5th February
5.6mm
43kmh NNE
98%
Fri 6th February
0.0mm
22kmh NW
58%
Sat 7th February
0.0mm
52kmh NNW
11%
Sun 8th February
0.1mm
30kmh N
41%
Mon 9th February
2.9mm
32kmh NNE
97%
Tue 10th February
10°
0.0mm
5kmh SSE
36%
Wed 11th February
15°
0.3mm
27kmh W
67%
Thu 12th February
0.0mm
35kmh N
46%
Fri 13th February
13°
11.4mm
22kmh ESE
68%
Sat 14th February
15°
3.3mm
37kmh W
60%
Sun 15th February
11°
0.3mm
55kmh WNW
67%
Mon 16th February
0.0mm
33kmh NW
62%
Tue 17th February
0.0mm
10kmh NNW
17%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 8 days of light rain with an average of 3.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 56%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Cape Hatteras don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Cape Hatteras Beach Holiday

Cape Hatteras is a popular holiday destination located on the Cape Hatteras Island, Dare County, North Carolina, United States. The area is well-known for its beautiful beaches and diverse wildlife.

Beach Type

The beaches at Cape Hatteras feature mostly yellow sand with occasional patches of coarse sand. The shoreline is lined with sand dunes and sea oats, creating a picturesque setting for beachgoers. The waters around Cape Hatteras are home to several rocky outcroppings and a few reefs, making it an excellent destination for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts.

Beach Activities

  1. Surfing: Cape Hatteras is known as one of the best surfing spots on the East Coast of the United States. Due to its location on the Outer Banks, it receives consistent swells from the Atlantic Ocean, making it an ideal place for experienced surfers as well as beginners.

  2. Fishing: With its location at the confluence of two major ocean currents, Cape Hatteras offers exceptional fishing opportunities. Anglers can enjoy surf fishing from the beach or take a charter boat to fish in deeper waters.

  3. Kiteboarding and Windsurfing: The steady winds that blow across Cape Hatteras make it a popular destination for kiteboarding and windsurfing enthusiasts.

  4. Birdwatching: The Cape Hatteras National Seashore is home to over 350 species of birds, making it an excellent spot for birdwatching.

  5. Beachcombing: Strolling along the shoreline can yield interesting finds such as shells, driftwood, and even shipwreck debris.

Accommodations

There are several beach resorts and hotels in Cape Hatteras that cater to various budgets and preferences. Some popular areas to stay include:

  1. Avon Village: This is a popular area on Hatteras Island with several vacation rental homes, hotels, and resorts. It is also close to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and has many restaurants and shops nearby.

  2. Buxton: This area is known for its proximity to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and features several hotels, motels, and vacation rentals.

  3. Rodanthe: Located in the northern part of Hatteras Island, Rodanthe offers a quieter atmosphere with vacation rentals, campgrounds, and a few hotels available.

Beach Amenities

Cape Hatteras beaches offer several amenities for visitors:

  • Lifeguard stations (seasonally)
  • Public restrooms
  • Outdoor showers
  • Picnic areas
  • Beach access ramps for vehicles (with permit)
  • Beach equipment rentals (chairs, umbrellas, etc.)
  • Nearby shops and restaurants

A holiday at Cape Hatteras promises a memorable experience with its beautiful beaches, exciting water activities, diverse wildlife, and comfortable accommodations. Whether you're looking to relax on the sandy shores or explore the underwater world through snorkeling or diving, Cape Hatteras has something for everyone.

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