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Kure Beach

Beach · Kure Beach, North Carolina

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm and other areas.

  • Water temp 72°F (22°C)

Live data from NOAA buoy 41038 (15.2 mi away), as of Oct 20, 7:08 AM UTC.

Why, sources & official advisories
  • A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm and other areas. — NWS Wilmington NC
  • Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 41038, as of Oct 20, 7:08 AM UTC

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

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It’s 72°F at Kure Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

Cool todaycamping-nearbypet-friendly
Editor's Notes
Kure Beach Pier is the oldest fishing pier on the North Carolina coast, and the town sits beside Fort Fisher — the Confederacy's last major coastal stronghold to fall in the Civil War.

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Weather at Kure Beach

51°F, Clear · H 74° / L 49° · 2% chance of rain
H: 74° L: 49°
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Feels like 46°
Precipitation
2%
Humidity
65%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
0
12 AM
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55°
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51°
6 AM
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50°
9 AM
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55°
12 PM
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68°
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74°
6 PM
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68°
9 PM
Clear
60°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Kure Beach?
Kure Beach is a beach in Kure Beach, North Carolina.
What is the water temperature at Kure Beach?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Kure Beach in Kure Beach, North Carolina is 72°F (22°C), measured by NOAA buoy 41038, 15.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Kure Beach?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm and other areas. Checked October 20, 2026.
How is Kure Beach rated?
Kure Beach in Kure Beach, North Carolina has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 534 reviews.
What amenities does Kure Beach have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Kure Beach include camping-nearby, pet-friendly.

Location & Contact

601 Fort Fisher Blvd S, Kure Beach, NC 28449

Kure Beach, North Carolina 28449

🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
  • ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
  • ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
  • ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions

Features & amenities

Amenities

⛺ Camping nearby🐾 Dog-friendly
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