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.

Stay 14 Eats & Drinks 9 Charters & Tours 2

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

63°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 12 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Weather

63°F air — chilly for a beach day
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

63°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
4.6ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids

53 /100

42 Swim

57 Sunbathe

73 Walk

72 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

63°F

Clear

Wind

12 to 15 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

3 Moderate

Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~67m

Burn-free before 10 AM & after 02 PM

Tomorrow

62°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

63°F

Cold

Next High Tide

6:47 PM

1.1 ft · in 14m

Wave Height

4.6 ft

10s · ESE swell

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:31 AM

Sunset

5:01 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
12:24 AM	Low	0.4 ft
6:16 AM	High	1.4 ft
1:15 PM	Low	0.3 ft
6:47 PM	High	1.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:05 AM	Low	0.4 ft
6:55 AM	High	1.4 ft
2:01 PM	Low	0.3 ft
7:31 PM	High	1.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:43 AM	Low	0.4 ft
7:34 AM	High	1.3 ft
2:43 PM	Low	0.3 ft
8:12 PM	High	1.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:20 AM	Low	0.4 ft
8:10 AM	High	1.3 ft
3:23 PM	Low	0.3 ft
8:52 PM	High	0.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:57 AM	Low	0.4 ft
8:46 AM	High	1.3 ft
4:02 PM	Low	0.3 ft
9:28 PM	High	0.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:34 AM	Low	0.4 ft
9:22 AM	High	1.2 ft
4:41 PM	Low	0.3 ft
10:01 PM	High	0.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:12 AM	Low	0.4 ft
9:58 AM	High	1.1 ft
5:19 PM	Low	0.3 ft
10:31 PM	High	0.8 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8652587, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

63°

Sunny

Sun Nov 8

62°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

66°

Sunny

Tue Nov 10

69°

Sunny

Wed Nov 11

68°

Mostly Sunny

Thu Nov 12

67°

Mostly Sunny

10%

Fri Nov 13

61°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

22%

What to Bring Today

recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 63°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

lifeguardspublic restrooms at major accessesrestaurants nearbyshops nearby

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Kill Devil Hills Beach today?

Kill Devil Hills Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

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.