71°
Sunny
0%
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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
Great day for a beach walk.
68°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Weather
- 71°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 68°F water — swimmable, refreshing
75 /100
great
76 Swim
70 Sunbathe
80 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
71°F
Clear
Wind
9 mph
NE
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
Tomorrow
74°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
68°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
10:51 PM
1.1 ft · in 1.4h
Wave Height
3.0 ft
8s · E swell
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:46 AM
Sunset
8:15 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:56 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 10:28 AM | High | 0.7 ft |
| 4:32 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 10:51 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
74°
Sunny
1%
84
80°
Sunny
0%
82
83°
Mostly Sunny
4%
82
84°
Mostly Sunny
13%
82
75°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
55%
31
71°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
23%
64
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
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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