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 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 16° 17° 17° 18° 18°
3% 100% 100% 87% 75% 4% 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 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 19° 19° 19° 19° 20° 20° 20°
30% 19% 69% 91% 97% 66% 70% 74%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.7mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 10° 10° 10° 10°
100% 100% 100% 99% 97% 33% 3% 0%
1.2mm 20.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 6% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 11° 11° 11° 11°
0% 4% 100% 100% 100% 67% 72% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 11° 11° 11° 11° 11° 12°
100% 18% 57% 71% 30% 59% 52% 52%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 13° 13° 14° 14° 15° 15°
64% 70% 67% 76% 88% 92% 86% 87%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
19
kmh
12
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
10
kmh
21
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
0.7m
0.9m
10.9s 10.8s 10.5s 10.4s 10.3s 10.1s 9.9s 9.8s
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
38
kmh
45
kmh
50
kmh
57
kmh
60
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.4m
1.6m
1.9m
2.2m
2.4m
9.8s 9.7s 9.5s 9.3s 12.9s 17.5s 16.8s 16.7s
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
75
kmh
62
kmh
49
kmh
34
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
3.0m
2.4m
1.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
16.0s 15.9s 9.5s 9.2s 9.0s 8.9s 8.6s 8.5s
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
30
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
17
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
1.4m
0.9m
0.9m
8.5s 8.6s 8.7s 8.6s 8.5s 8.4s 8.5s 8.4s
Wed 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
8.4s 8.4s 8.3s 8.4s 8.4s 8.4s 8.3s 8.3s
Thu 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
36
kmh
42
kmh
44
kmh
44
kmh
43
kmh
42
kmh
39
kmh
1.2m
1.8m
1.7m
1.6m
1.5m
1.5m
1.4m
1.2m
8.2s 8.4s 8.5s 8.3s 8.1s 8.1s 7.9s 7.8s
Fri 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
37
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
8.4s 6.8s 7.5s 8.3s 9.3s 9.7s 9.3s 9.1s
Sat 9th December
4:06 AM 10:23 AM 4:20 PM 10:12 PM
1.20 0.10 1.00 0.10
Sun 10th December
4:51 AM 11:11 AM 5:08 PM 10:56 PM
1.20 0.10 1.00 0.00
Mon 11th December
5:36 AM 11:58 AM 5:54 PM 11:41 PM
1.30 0.00 1.00 0.00
Tue 12th December
6:21 AM 12:44 PM 6:41 PM
1.30 0.00 1.00
Wed 13th December
12:27 AM 7:07 AM 1:31 PM 7:28 PM
-0.10 1.40 0.00 1.00
Thu 14th December
1:14 AM 7:54 AM 2:18 PM 8:17 PM
-0.10 1.40 0.00 1.00
Fri 15th December
2:04 AM 8:43 AM 3:06 PM 9:09 PM
-0.10 1.40 -0.10 1.00
Sat 9th December
18°
0.0mm
6kmh SW
46%
Sun 10th December
20°
1.0mm
42kmh S
64%
Mon 11th December
18°
21.4mm
30kmh NW
66%
Tue 12th December
0.0mm
18kmh NNE
1%
Wed 13th December
11°
0.0mm
15kmh NNE
67%
Thu 14th December
11°
0.0mm
44kmh NE
54%
Fri 15th December
14°
0.0mm
30kmh NE
78%
Sat 16th December
16°
5.4mm
40kmh E
89%
Sun 17th December
18°
3.2mm
53kmh WSW
70%
Mon 18th December
12°
0.0mm
29kmh WNW
50%
Tue 19th December
13°
0.0mm
43kmh WSW
63%
Wed 20th December
10°
0.0mm
27kmh W
3%
Thu 21st December
0.0mm
38kmh NW
0%
Fri 22nd December
0.0mm
1kmh ENE
27%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 4 days of moderate rain with an average of 7.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 48%.

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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