Local weather forecast

Weather in Atlantic Beach, NC

Updated 2026-09-26 13:30 local time · ZIP codes 28512

Now73°F

Sunny

High / Low76° / 57°

Rain chance5%

Wind13 mph

Weather alerts

Active alerts

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 2:28AM EDT until September 27 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate winds and elevated seas will continue to impact the coastal and offshore waters as a Nor'easter moves slowly north off the Mid-Atlantic Coast.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 6:10AM EDT until September 27 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate winds and elevated seas will continue to impact the coastal and offshore waters as a Nor'easter moves slowly north off the Mid-Atlantic Coast.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 8:55AM EDT until September 27 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

Now

73°2% rain

2 PM

74°1% rain

3 PM

76°1% rain

4 PM

76°8% rain

5 PM

75°3% rain

6 PM

72°3% rain

7 PM

69°4% rain

8 PM

66°6% rain

9 PM

64°6% rain

10 PM

63°7% rain

11 PM

62°8% rain

12 AM

61°9% rain

Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26

76° 57°Sunny

Rain 5%Gust 15 mph

Tomorrow2026-09-27

76° 60°Sunny

Rain 4%Gust 11 mph

Monday2026-09-28

77° 62°Sunny

Rain 3%Gust 12 mph

Conditions

Weather details

Feels like66°F

Humidity48%

Pressure29.88 inHg

Visibility6 mi

Wind13 mph NNW

Wind gusts18 mph

Precipitation0.00 in

UV index7

Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:58 AM

Sunset06:58 PM

Moonrise06:50 PM

Moon phaseFull Moon

Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 76°F

Coolest hour4 AM · 60°F

Highest rain chance1 AM · 10%

Strongest gusts5 PM · 19 mph

Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 10%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 66°F with winds near 13 mph.

Best window: 7 PM

69°F, 4% rain chance and 9 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 19 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 73°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 10%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 7. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

Local weather characteristics in Atlantic Beach

North Carolina ranges from Atlantic coast to Appalachian mountains, producing large local differences in temperature, wind and precipitation. Summers are generally warm and humid.

Atlantic Beach is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 34.70°N latitude and 76.74°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Atlantic Beach weather today

Sunny and 73°F in Atlantic Beach, NC. Today's high is 76°F with a 5% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 18 mph. Relative humidity is 48%, pressure is 29.88 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Atlantic Beach

Sunrise is at 06:58 AM and sunset is at 06:58 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 76°F and a low near 60°F. The maximum rain chance is 4%.

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