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Dare County, NC · Atlantic Ocean
Kill Devil Hills Beach
Beach Rd (NC-12), Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Between Kitty Hawk and Nags Head — site of the actual Wright Brothers National Memorial. Five miles of Atlantic beach, busy commercial strip on US-158 behind it. Surfable swells; consistently one of the more affordable OBX bases.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
82°F air · 74°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Weather
- 82°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 74°F water — swimmable, refreshing
83 /100
great
81 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.6 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
82°F
Clear
Wind
3 to 12 mph
SE
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
88°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
74°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
6:08 PM
1.1 ft · in 3.4h
Wave Height
1.6 ft
8s · SE swell
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:47 AM
Sunset
8:23 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:06 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 5:32 AM | High | 0.8 ft |
| 11:49 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 6:08 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
88°
Sunny
14%
82
89°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
59%
22
82°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
30%
44
84°
Mostly Sunny
3%
82
86°
Sunny
2%
82
91°
Sunny
7%
74
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 3 to 12 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 74°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Free public lots at numbered accesses along Beach Rd.
Dogs
Dogs allowed leashed year-round. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, dogs are only permitted on the beach before 9 AM and after 6 PM.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Beach Rd (NC-12), Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Kill Devil Hills Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Kill Devil Hills Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Kill Devil Hills Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed leashed year-round. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, dogs are only permitted on the beach before 9 AM and after 6 PM.
Is there an entry fee at Kill Devil Hills Beach?
Entry to Kill Devil Hills Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Kill Devil Hills Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Kill Devil Hills Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Kill Devil Hills Beach?
Amenities at Kill Devil Hills Beach include lifeguards, public restrooms at major accesses, restaurants nearby, shops nearby.
When is the water warmest at Kill Devil Hills Beach?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Kill Devil Hills Beach located?
Kill Devil Hills Beach is in Dare County, NC, at Beach Rd (NC-12), Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS