Atlantic Beach, NC
Sunrise to Sunset
288 miles
84
°F
4
7
mph
73
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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~6Beach Alerts
UV Alert
High UV Alert: SPF 50+ recommended from 12 PM-3 PM (UV Index 8)
About This Beach
Atlantic Beach, NC receives mixed reviews. While some praise its beautiful scenery and relaxing atmosphere, others criticize its lack of amenities, poor water conditions (strong waves, riptides, sharks), and limited accessibility. The beach seems to be developing more toward housing and condos, impacting previous beach experiences. Visitors should be prepared for potentially less family-friendly conditions compared to other locations.
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 8/9/2026, 9:45:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 81° | 2 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 10:00 | 84° | 4 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 11:00 | 87° | 6 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 12:00 | 90° | 7 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 91° | 8 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 93° | 8 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 94° | 7 | 5 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 8/9/2026, 9:45:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 84°F | 1.6 ft | 5s | ↓ S | -3.6 ft |
| 10:00 | 84°F | 1.6 ft | 5s | ↓ S | -3.9 ft |
| 11:00 | 84°F | 1.6 ft | 5s | ↓ S | -3.6 ft |
| 12:00 | 84°F | 1.6 ft | 5s | ↓ S | -2.9 ft |
| 13:00 | 84°F | 1.6 ft | 5s | ↘ SE | -1.8 ft |
| 14:00 | 84°F | 1.7 ft | 5s | ↘ SE | -0.6 ft |
| 15:00 | 85°F | 1.8 ft | 5s | ↘ SE | +0.5 ft |