Swansboro, North Carolina Weather
Swansboro, North Carolina — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Swansboro, Onslow County.
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About Swansboro, North Carolina
Swansboro breathes the salt-laced air of the Crystal Coast, a coastal enclave where the White Oak River spills its brackish bounty into the Atlantic. It lies 18.3 miles east-south-east of Jacksonville, NC (from Jacksonville, NC: bearing 104°T), and is situated 7.4 miles east-south-east of Hubert. Here, the land lies low, a verdant quilt of marsh grasses and live oaks draped in Spanish moss, yielding to the gentle curve of Intracoastal Waterway. The sky above often wears a painter's palette of soft blues and grays, a fitting backdrop to the weathered fishing boats that bob in the marinas and the weathered faces of those who have long called this place home. The very light seems to shimmer with a coastal haze, softening the edges of clapboard houses and the bright sails that dance on the horizon. The history of Swansboro is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that dot its landscape, a legacy shaped by maritime trade and a resilient spirit forged through generations of fishermen and boat builders. Once a vital port, its economy still hums with the rhythm of the sea, from the bustling fish markets to the charter boats that carry eager anglers out to the Gulf Stream. The town retains a charming, unhurried character, where the scent of salt and pine mingles with the aroma of freshly caught seafood wafting from waterfront eateries. Distinctive landmarks, like the historic downtown district with its quaint shops and waterfront views, offer a glimpse into a simpler era, a quiet testament to the enduring allure of this Carolina coast.
Live animated radar for Swansboro and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Swansboro, Onslow County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 34.687662°N, 77.119117°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28584 |
| Area Code | 910 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Swansboro, North Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Swansboro, North Carolina, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Swansboro includes coordinates 34.687662°N, 77.119117°W, situated in Onslow County. ZIP code 28584. Telephone area code: 910. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
