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Cape Lookout National Seashore, NC

Sunrise to Sunset
309 miles
Cape Lookout National Seashore, NC
Cape Lookout National Seashore, NC view 1
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Temperature
45
°F
UV Index
2
Wind Speed
13
mph
Humidity
75
%
Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
🚶
~9
min

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About This Beach

Cape Lookout National Seashore is a remote, pristine beach accessible only by boat or ferry, offering a secluded escape with stunning views of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse and expansive sandy shores. Visitors enjoy shelling, fishing, and exploring the island's quiet atmosphere, though amenities are minimal, requiring visitors to be self-sufficient. The sound side offers calm waters, while the ocean side provides larger waves.

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Weather Forecast

Updated: 12/9/2025, 2:45:00 PM

Hourly

TimeAir TempUVWindRain
14:0044°212 mph0
15:0045°213 mph0
16:0045°113 mph0
17:0046°08 mph0
18:0047°06 mph0
19:0046°09 mph0
20:0046°014 mph0

Surf Conditions

Updated: Updated: 12/9/2025, 2:45:00 PM

Hourly Surf

TimeTempWavePeriodSwellTide
14:0062°F3.4 ft7s→ E-1.6 ft
15:0062°F3.3 ft7s→ E-2.5 ft
16:0062°F3.2 ft8s→ E-3.0 ft
17:0062°F3.2 ft8s→ E-3.0 ft
18:0062°F3.2 ft8s→ E-2.7 ft
19:0062°F3.2 ft8s→ E-2.0 ft
20:0062°F3.1 ft8s→ E-1.1 ft

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