The most detailed information about the water temperature in Emerald Isle 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 Emerald Isle for a week.
Water temperature in Emerald Isle right now
data updated 8 minutes ago65°F
yesterday: 64°F
a week ago: 66°F
Trend: slow drop
Today water temperature in Emerald Isle is 65.8°F. This is cool bathing water, but acceptable for short dives for physically fit and hardened people. Continuous exposure to such water for more than four hours can lead to severe hypothermia. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 66°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today roughly corresponds to the average value on this day in recent years. Its value has rise over the last week, but has drop compared to 20 days ago. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 60°F. Water temperature range in Emerald Isle In December is from 57 to 71 degrees.
According to our forecast, in the coming days, the water temperature value in Emerald Isle will slightly drop and in 10 days it will be 64°F.
Table of water temperature values in Emerald Isle
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| Dec 1 | 19.1°C | 19.0°C | |
| Dec 2 | 18.5°C | 18.8°C | |
| Dec 3 | 17.9°C | 18.8°C | |
| Dec 4 | 17.9°C | 19.0°C | |
| Dec 5 | 18.0°C | 19.0°C | |
| Dec 6 | 17.6°C | 19.0°C | |
| Dec 7 | 18.1°C | 19.3°C | |
| Dec 8 | 18.8°C | 19.3°C | |
| Dec 9 | 19.3°C | 18.8°C | |
| Dec 10 | 19.3°C | 18.8°C | |
| Dec 11 | 18.8°C | 18.3°C | |
| Dec 12 | 18.3°C | 17.8°C | |
| Dec 13 | 18.3°C | 17.8°C | |
| Dec 14 | 18.0°C | 17.5°C | |
| Dec 15 | 18.0°C | 17.5°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 Emerald Isle
Water temperature in Emerald Isle by month
Emerald Isle 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 Emerald Isle there are 215 days of swimming. In general, the swimming season ends In December. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Emerald Isle is 71°F, by the seasons: in winter 62°F, in spring 67°F, in summer 81°F, in autumn 75°F. Minimum water temperature (56°F) in Emerald Isle it happens in January, maximum (84°F) in August.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Emerald Isle changes in each specific month:
Emerald Isle: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water* | Distance** |
| Indian Beach | 66°C | 5km |
| Broad Creek | 65°C | 5km |
| Cape Carteret | 66°C  | 10km |
| Pine Knoll Shores | 66°C | 13km |
| Swansboro | 65°C | 15km |
| Hammocks Beach | 65°C | 16km |
| Atlantic Beach | 65°C | 19km |
| Morehead City | 65°C | 21km |
| Beaufort | 65°C | 27km |
| Neuse Forest | 64°C | 32km |
| Minnesott Beach | 64°C | 35km |
| Straits | 64°C | 35km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in United States recorded in Lantana, its value is 80°F. Lowest - in Kotzebue, there water temperature now 28°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 56°F.
Water temperature data in Emerald Isle 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 44 kilometers. This is Coastal Carolina Regional (EWN) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Emerald Isle: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Emerald Isle
16km/hhumidity: 70%, clouds: 86%
17km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 76%
19km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 84%
16km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 99%
20km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 97%
18km/hhumidity: 81%, clouds: 99%
22km/hhumidity: 89%, clouds: 99%
21km/hhumidity: 87%, clouds: 99%
18km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 99%
20km/hhumidity: 73%, clouds: 99%
19km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 100%
17km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 100%
17km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 98%
16km/hhumidity: 86%, clouds: 82%
17km/hhumidity: 86%, clouds: 91%
17km/hhumidity: 81%, clouds: 84%
18km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 64%
20km/hhumidity: 65%, clouds: 75%
17km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 70%
12km/hhumidity: 79%, clouds: 100%
14km/hhumidity: 81%, clouds: 100%
13km/hhumidity: 88%, clouds: 100%
11km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 100%
10km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 100%
8km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 100%
10km/hhumidity: 89%, clouds: 100%
12km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 100%
17km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 15%
15km/hhumidity: 89%, clouds: 24%
20km/hhumidity: 84%, clouds: 20%
19km/hhumidity: 86%, clouds: 11%
19km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 0%
19km/hhumidity: 55%, clouds: 2%
18km/hhumidity: 57%, clouds: 5%
