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Can you swim at Emerald Isle today?

5.0FAIR

Fair · 5.0

Wave height: 2.9m – Be cautious of strong waves

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  • Wave height: 2.9m – Be cautious of strong waves

Swim brief

Conditions are mixed right now: 5.0 out of 10. Water is 64 °F, measured at NDBC buoy BFTN7 (8656483 - Beaufort, NC) (BFTN7). Very rough waves around 9.5 ft, moderate wind at 17 mph. Air 72 °F, UV 5 (moderate).

Written from the readings below. Not a safety guarantee: follow lifeguards and posted signs.

The readings

  • Water temperature
    64 °F
    NDBC buoy BFTN7 (8656483 - Beaufort, NC) (BFTN7) (measured) · fetched
    Good
  • Water quality
    No reading
    Advisories are published by the state beach program (see below)
    –
  • Waves
    9.5 ft
    NOAA NDBC Buoy 41159 · fetched
    Poor
  • Wind
    17 mph
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Glass
  • Air temperature
    72 °F
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Glass
  • UV index
    UV 5 · moderate
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Good
  • Thunderstorms
    No reading
    No source reported a value
    –
  • Weather alerts
    No reading
    Weather provider does not report alerts
    Glass

Today

No hourly forecast yet

Hourly forecasts are stored for priority spots first; this one has not been fetched yet.

Questions about Emerald Isle

Is it safe to swim at Emerald Isle today?

Swimmable can't tell you a spot is safe; conditions change fast and no score is a guarantee. Right now its Swim Score is 5.0 out of 10 (Fair), summarised from public weather, marine and water data. Check whether lifeguards are on duty and follow posted signs and flags.

What is the water temperature at Emerald Isle?

The latest reading is 64 °F. The page shows its source and when it was fetched.

Is the water clean at Emerald Isle?

This beach is monitored under the U.S. BEACH Act. Advisories and closures are published by the state or local program listed in EPA BEACON; check it before you swim.

How is the Swim Score calculated?

The score out of 10 combines water temperature, air temperature, UV, wind and weather, waves and weather alerts from public sources such as NOAA, NDBC and Open-Meteo. Missing readings are left out and shown as missing, never guessed.