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Can you swim at Slocum Creek today?

5.0FAIR

Fair · 5.0

Wave height: 2.3m – Be cautious of strong waves

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  • Wave height: 2.3m – Be cautious of strong waves

Swim brief

Conditions are mixed right now: 5.0 out of 10. Water is 65 °F, measured at NDBC buoy BFTN7 (8656483 - Beaufort, NC) (BFTN7). Very rough waves around 7.5 ft, moderate wind at 14 mph. Air 62 °F, UV 0 (low).

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

The readings

  • Water temperature
    65 °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
    7.5 ft
    NOAA NDBC Buoy 41159 · fetched
    Poor
  • Wind
    14 mph
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Glass
  • Air temperature
    62 °F
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Good
  • UV index
    UV 0 · low
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    –
  • Thunderstorms
    No reading
    No source reported a value
    –
  • Weather alerts
    No reading
    Weather provider does not report alerts
    Glass

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Questions about Slocum Creek

Is it safe to swim at Slocum Creek 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 Slocum Creek?

The latest reading is 65 °F. The page shows its source and when it was fetched.

Is the water clean at Slocum Creek?

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.