Can you swim here today?
Frisco Beach
Frisco, North Carolina · Public beach
Not today — an official hazard warning is active
Avoid todayAs of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Frisco Beach is 60°F (16°C), measured by NOAA buoy HCGN7, 3.6 miles away.
Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for Hatteras Island.
- A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for Hatteras Island. — NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
- Water temperature is 60°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy HCGN7, as of Oct 20, 6:18 AM UTC
- A Wind Advisory is in effect for Northern Outer Banks; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island. — NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
- A High Surf Advisory is in effect for Hatteras Island. — NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Water temp
60°F
16°C
No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live data from NOAA buoy HCGN7 (3.6 mi away), as of Oct 20, 6:18 AM UTC.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.