Water temperature in Nags Head

Nags Head, North Carolina

Recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.

Nags Head water temps swing dramatically with the seasons - from frigid winter surf requiring full hooded suits to warm summer sessions in trunks or a spring suit. This guide helps you gear up right for every month.

Water Temperature
57°F
4/3mm fullsuit

Thicker suit needed for cold water

Extras: booties recommended

7-Day Trend

Data from Nags Head

Top spot recommendations

Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.

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Nags Head

Intermediate

Nags Head offers a stretch of east‑facing Outer Banks beach with numerous peaks. Sandbars create fun lefts and rights that break best on moderate swells. It's a go‑to spot for intermediate surfers looking for variety and less intimidating surf than Hatteras.

What to focus on today

  • Weekly temperature trends and seasonal averages
  • Gear recommendations for dawn patrol versus midday
  • Upwelling signals that drop temps overnight
  • Health and recovery tips for long cold sessions

Session logging tips

Once you wrap the surf, drop a note in your Quiver journal with tide, board, and crowd observations. Over time you'll see crystal-clear patterns about when Nags Head rewards this type of session objective.

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