
The most detailed information about the water temperature in Carolina Beach in Atlantic Ocean (North Carolina, United States). Forecast of changes in water temperature for the next 10 days. Statistics by months for recent years. Information about the neighboring resorts. Weather forecast in Carolina Beach for a week.
Water temperature in Carolina Beach right now
data updated 41 minutes ago71°F

yesterday: 70°F
a week ago: 71°F
Trend: slow rise
Today water temperature in Carolina Beach is 71.6°F. It is the most comfortable swimming water in any body of water, especially on a hot day. This temperature range is recognized as the most optimal for prolonged bathing. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 63°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today is slightly lower than the average on this day in recent years. Its value has rise both over the past 20 days and over the past week. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 75°F. Water temperature range in Carolina Beach in June is from 68 to 84 degrees.
According to our forecast, the water temperature in Carolina Beach will slowly rise for at least the next 10 days and reach a value of 72°F.
Table of water temperature values in Carolina Beach
Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
May 29 | 21.0°C | 23.3°C | |
May 30 | 21.1°C | 23.3°C | |
May 31 | 21.3°C | 23.3°C | |
Jun 1 | 21.4°C | 23.5°C | |
Jun 2 | 21.1°C | 23.5°C | |
Jun 3 | 21.3°C | 23.3°C | |
Jun 4 | 21.4°C | 23.3°C | |
Jun 5 | 22.0°C | 24.5°C | |
Jun 6 | 24.5°C | 22.0°C | |
Jun 7 | 25.0°C | 22.4°C | |
Jun 8 | 24.8°C | 22.3°C | |
Jun 9 | 25.0°C | 22.4°C | |
Jun 10 | 24.5°C | 22.0°C | |
Jun 11 | 25.0°C | 22.4°C | |
Jun 12 | 25.3°C | 22.7°C |
** Average - Average water temperature on this day in past years
*** Forecast - Our forecast for the water temperature
Actual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees from the indicated values. This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.
To develop a forecast, we use our own mathematical model, which takes into account the current change in water temperature, historical data and the main weather trends, wind strength and direction, air temperature in each specific region. We also take into account data for other resorts in United States.

Annual graph of average water temperature change in Carolina Beach

Water temperature in Carolina Beach by month
Carolina Beach located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 34 degrees. The comfortable water temperature for swimming is set here in April, almost always only at the end of the month. During a year in Carolina Beach there are 203 days of swimming. In general, the swimming season ends In November. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Carolina Beach is 71°F, by the seasons: in winter 61°F, in spring 67°F, in summer 81°F, in autumn 75°F. Minimum water temperature (55°F) in Carolina Beach it happens in February, maximum (85°F) in August.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Carolina Beach changes in each specific month:
Carolina Beach: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
City | Water* | Distance** |
Sea Breeze | 72°C ![]() ![]() | 3km |
Kure Beach | 70°C ![]() ![]() | 4km |
Myrtle Grove | 70°C ![]() ![]() | 10km |
Southport | 70°C ![]() ![]() | 17km |
Masonboro | 70°C ![]() ![]() | 17km |
Fort Caswell | 72°C ![]() ![]() | 20km |
Caswell Beach | 70°C ![]() ![]() | 21km |
Wrightsville Beach | 71°C ![]() ![]() | 21km |
Bald Head Island | 71°C ![]() ![]() | 21km |
Oak Island | 70°C ![]() ![]() | 26km |
Holden Beach | 72°C ![]() ![]() | 41km |
Topsail Beach | 71°C ![]() ![]() | 44km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers

The warmest water today in United States recorded in Key Largo, its value is 86°F. Lowest - in Kotzebue, there water temperature now 29°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 64°F.
Water temperature data in Carolina Beach and neighboring towns and resorts collected from various sources, using buoys, using satellite maps of sea, river and lake surfaces of the NOAA agency.
We use data from various local authorities in each specific location of the world to more accurately reflect temperature values.
The nearest airport is located in a 26 kilometers. This is Wilmington International (ILM) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Carolina Beach: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Carolina Beach


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