Atlantic water temperature

Atlantic, USCG Station Hatteras, NC · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Atlantic is 23.6 °C (as of October 14, 2026, source: NOAA NDBC).

The sea lags the air by weeks: the warmest water often arrives after the warmest days. Measured buoy values show this honestly.

23.6 °C

Measured: October 14, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 23.6° · ☀️ Air 25.0°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Water quality

Official EPA rating: excellent

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 357 data points since August 29, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 20.1 °C on September 26, 2026 · highest value: 30.6 °C on September 3, 2026.

In October, temperatures have ranged between 21.3 °C and 26.8 °C.

The current value is 0.4 °C below the October average of this series.

Nearby waters

Atlantic, USCG Station Hatteras · 0.0 km away23.4 °C Atlantic, Outer Banks / Hatteras · 15.4 km away24.6 °C Atlantic, Outer Banks / Ocracoke · 27.2 km away25.3 °C Atlantic, Diamond Shoals, NC · 35.8 km away24.9 °C Atlantic, Cape Hatteras East, NC (250) · 38.4 km away24.6 °C

More measuring points: Atlantic

South Port Everglades35.2 °C Trident Pier, Port Canaveral32.9 °C Cannon Bay, FL30.9 °C Key West30.5 °C Key West, FL30.5 °C Lane River, FL30.4 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Atlantic right now?
The current water temperature is 23.6 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Atlantic?
Currently 23.6 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at Atlantic in October?
In October, the water temperature recently averaged 24.0 °C.

When is the water warmest at Atlantic?
Across the measurement record, August is on average the warmest month (27.8 °C).

How is the water quality at Atlantic?
The official classification is: excellent.

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