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Albemarle Sound

Bay

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
Good to swimGreat conditions today

estuary on the coast of North Carolina, United States

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy DUKN7, as of Aug 23, 3:30 AM UTC
Water temp
80°F
27°C

No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from NOAA buoy DUKN7 (10.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:30 AM UTC.

Weather at Albemarle Sound

H: 84° L: 75°
Patchy light drizzle
Patchy light drizzle
76°
|
Feels like 77°
Precipitation
69%
Humidity
87%
Wind
12 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light drizzle
76°
3 AM
Light drizzle
75°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
75°
9 AM
Sunny
78°
12 PM
Sunny
80°
3 PM
Light rain shower
84°
6 PM
Light rain shower
80°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
79°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Albemarle Sound?
Albemarle Sound is a bay in North Carolina.
What is the water temperature at Albemarle Sound?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Albemarle Sound in North Carolina is 80°F (27°C), measured by NOAA buoy DUKN7, 10.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Albemarle Sound?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.

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