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Warm in and out of the water temperature at Bogue Pier today, but forecast to be overcast. With sea temperatures of 24 °C and a wind chill of 24 °C, most surfers will choose a shorty or a summer suit or just board shorts.
Map of current United States
Surface Water Temperatures based on measurements from oceanographic satellites
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Map of current United States
Sea Water Temperature Anomalies
(compared with long term averages at this time of year)
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Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Bogue Pier. This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.
All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.
Bogue Pier water temperatures peak in the range 27 to 29°C (81 to 84°F) on around the 19th of July and are at their lowest on about the 3rd of February, in the range 17 to 21°C (63 to 70°F). Year round warm water temperatures at Bogue Pier climb to their maximum in the third week of July. Even then a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year. The lowest Bogue Pier water temperatures at the start of February require something like a 3/2mm fully sealed wetsuit.
Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Bogue Pier can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at Bogue Pier. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.
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