OBX Beach & Weather

Check the surf before you carry your board to the beach, see what traffic looks like on NC 12, or pick a ferry to Ocracoke. OBX Beach & Weather brings forecasts, ocean conditions, cameras, and ferry schedules together for 12 Outer Banks locations from Corolla to Ocracoke. Weather for your beach Choose your beach for current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts, wind gusts, and UV levels. Track approaching rain with animated radar and AccuWeather MinuteCast. For a local reading from the Nags Head oceanfront, open Sunnyside Up Weather Live. Tides, surf, and ocean safety See when the tide turns, how high it’s predicted to reach, and what the wind and surf are doing. Check water temperatures, rip current guidance, seasonal beach flag reports, and active weather alerts. The Beach Score explains which conditions are shaping the day. A look at the coast Browse surf and pier cameras by region, or check NC 12 road and bridge cameras before the drive. Go from an oceanfront view in Corolla to a look at the piers on Hatteras Island. Ferries and beach access Compare ferry routes, choose a departure terminal, and see the full day’s sailings. Find fares, reservation links, boarding guidance, and terminal directions. Share your route and schedule with the rest of your group. Planning to drive on the beach? Check local driving seasons, permit requirements, and access rules. On Cape Hatteras National Seashore, look up nearby ramp reports and posted restrictions. On your wrist Keep the next tide, wind, water temperature, or Beach Score handy with Apple Watch complications. Choose the readings that matter to you, or open an animated OBX beach clock in the Watch app. OBX Beach & Weather. The Coast, Clearly.