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

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
22°
Swim
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
18°
 
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
25°
Swim
Sea
25°
Swim
Sea
27°
Swim
Sea
26°
Swim
Sea
22°
Swim
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
24°
Swim
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Sat 2nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 18° 18° 18° 17° 18°
100% 100% 89% 100% 99% 100% 100% 100%
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 3rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 18° 17° 17° 18° 18° 18°
100% 96% 100% 100% 42% 51% 51% 32%
0.5mm 0.1mm 0.8mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 4th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 16° 15° 14° 15° 16° 16°
34% 100% 99% 6% 8% 100% 64% 81%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 5th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 13° 12° 13° 12° 12° 12° 13°
2% 0% 0% 4% 6% 0% 4% 4%
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 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 13° 12° 12° 12° 11°
6% 7% 10% 34% 10% 28% 86% 67%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10°
28% 34% 51% 52% 24% 0% 0% 1%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 14° 14°
4% 3% 2% 5% 11% 30% 51% 61%
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 2nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
30
kmh
25
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
27
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
0.7m
0.5m
0.6m
0.9m
0.7m
1.5m
11.3s 11.1s 11.0s 6.3s 10.6s 10.7s 13.1s 6.2s
Sun 3rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
23
kmh
36
kmh
32
kmh
26
kmh
1.4m
1.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
1.2m
1.1m
0.7m
6.4s 6.8s 7.0s 7.2s 7.2s 11.6s 11.5s 7.5s
Mon 4th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
23
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
1.4m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
1.3m
1.2m
7.3s 7.2s 7.1s 6.9s 6.8s 6.8s 6.6s 6.4s
Tue 5th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
33
kmh
24
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
17
kmh
1.8m
1.4m
1.1m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
6.2s 6.4s 6.7s 6.6s 6.5s 6.5s 6.3s 6.2s
Wed 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
28
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
37
kmh
40
kmh
43
kmh
43
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
1.4m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.7m
7.7s 7.6s 7.7s 5.6s 5.7s 5.8s 5.8s 6.7s
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
44
kmh
46
kmh
44
kmh
41
kmh
37
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
22
kmh
1.7m
1.6m
1.6m
1.5m
1.4m
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
7.3s 7.5s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 7.8s 7.8s 7.8s
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
24
kmh
34
kmh
40
kmh
41
kmh
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.4m
1.8m
1.9m
1.9m
7.6s 7.5s 7.5s 7.5s 7.7s 9.8s 10.7s 10.8s
Sat 2nd December
3:55 AM 10:30 AM 4:54 PM 10:58 PM
0.10 1.10 0.20 0.90
Sun 3rd December
4:44 AM 11:15 AM 5:39 PM 11:49 PM
0.20 1.10 0.20 0.90
Mon 4th December
5:39 AM 12:03 PM 6:25 PM
0.20 1.00 0.20
Tue 5th December
12:43 AM 6:38 AM 12:54 PM 7:11 PM
0.90 0.30 1.00 0.20
Wed 6th December
1:37 AM 7:38 AM 1:46 PM 7:57 PM
1.00 0.30 1.00 0.20
Thu 7th December
2:30 AM 8:37 AM 2:39 PM 8:42 PM
1.00 0.20 0.90 0.10
Fri 8th December
3:19 AM 9:32 AM 3:30 PM 9:27 PM
1.10 0.20 1.00 0.10
Sat 2nd December
18°
0.0mm
18kmh SSW
98%
Sun 3rd December
18°
1.4mm
22kmh SW
71%
Mon 4th December
16°
0.0mm
9kmh NNW
61%
Tue 5th December
13°
0.0mm
12kmh N
2%
Wed 6th December
14°
0.0mm
35kmh WNW
31%
Thu 7th December
0.0mm
40kmh NNW
23%
Fri 8th December
14°
0.0mm
21kmh SW
20%
Sat 9th December
13°
0.0mm
30kmh NW
28%
Sun 10th December
15°
0.0mm
21kmh SW
0%
Mon 11th December
15°
0.0mm
40kmh W
33%
Tue 12th December
0.0mm
36kmh N
22%
Wed 13th December
13°
0.0mm
17kmh NE
34%
Thu 14th December
18°
5.2mm
39kmh SSE
93%
Fri 15th December
14°
0.0mm
21kmh NW
57%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° 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 2 days of light rain with an average of 3.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 41%.

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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