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Howard Bay
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 86°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 86°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
bay in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 86°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 86°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 41064, as of Aug 22, 12:08 AM UTC
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live data from NOAA buoy 41064 (32.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:08 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Howard Bay?
- Howard Bay is a bay in North Carolina.
- What is the water temperature at Howard Bay?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Howard Bay in North Carolina is 86°F (30°C), measured by NOAA buoy 41064, 32.3 miles away.
- Can you swim at Howard Bay?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 86°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
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