Eastern North Carolina Marine Forecasts

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WHUS72 KMHX 170622
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
222 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

AMZ150-171830-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T1400Z-260619T1200Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
222 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 8 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 8 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-171830-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T0600Z-260620T0000Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
222 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ135-171830-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T1200Z-260619T1800Z/
Pamlico Sound-
222 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 2 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with a few gusts to 35 kt and
rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 2 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-171830-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T1400Z-260619T0300Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
222 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
choppy waters expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-171830-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T1400Z-260619T0300Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
222 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
choppy waters expected.

* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the
Alligator River.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-180-182-184-171830-
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0011.260618T2100Z-260619T0900Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM-
222 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...The offshore waters from Duck to Ocracoke Inlet, and
the coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

637
FZUS52 KMHX 171129
CWFMHX

Coastal Waters Forecast for North Carolina
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
729 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

From S of Currituck Beach Light to N of Surf City NC out 60 NM,
including the Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds and the Monitor
National Marine Sanctuary

AMZ100-180030-
729 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

.Synopsis for Eastern North Carolina coastal waters...
Ongoing shower and thunderstorm threat will continue over waters
today as low pressure and warm front lift northward early this
morning and a second wave of low pressure migrates over the region
this morning into the afternoon. Strong cold front approaches
waters tomorrow bringing a strong surge of southwesterly winds.
Gale Watches and Small Craft Advisories have been hoisted this
morning.

$$

AMZ230-180030-
Albemarle Sound-
729 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S late. Waves 1 ft or
less. A slight chance of showers and tstms early this morning.
.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
.THU...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves around 2 ft. A slight
chance of tstms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then
a chance of showers after midnight.
.FRI...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft. Showers. A slight
chance of tstms in the morning, then a chance of tstms in the
afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds around 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A chance
of tstms in the evening. A chance of showers.
.SAT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
.SAT NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W after midnight.
Waves 1 ft or less.
.SUN...NW winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Waves
1 ft or less.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ131-180030-
Alligator River-
729 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of tstms early this morning.
.TONIGHT...S winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.THU...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Waves a moderate chop, increasing to choppy in the
afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds around 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms after midnight.
.FRI...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. Showers. A
slight chance of tstms in the morning, then a chance of tstms in
the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers with a
chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight.
.SAT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.SAT NIGHT...SE winds around 5 kt, becoming SW after midnight.
Waves flat.
.SUN...NW winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Waves
flat, increasing to light chop in the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ231-180030-
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
729 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt late. Waves
light chop, increasing to a moderate chop late. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of tstms early this morning.
.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.THU...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts
up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Waves a moderate chop, increasing
to choppy in the afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the
evening. Waves choppy. A slight chance of tstms. A slight chance
of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight.
.FRI...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. Showers. A
slight chance of tstms in the morning, then a chance of tstms in
the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers with
a chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight.
.SAT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.SAT NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight.
Waves light chop.
.SUN...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Waves
light chop.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ135-180030-
Pamlico Sound-
729 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms early this morning, then a chance of showers
late this morning.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
.THU...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Waves 2 to 4 ft. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of tstms after midnight.
.FRI...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. Showers. A slight chance of tstms in the morning, then a
chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft. A chance of
tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NE 5 to 10 kt in the
afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less. A chance of showers in the
morning.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight.
Waves 1 ft or less.
.SUN...W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ136-180030-
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
729 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S late. Waves light chop.
A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms early this
morning.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.THU...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms after midnight.
.FRI...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. Showers. A
slight chance of tstms in the morning, then a chance of tstms in
the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
tstms. Showers, mainly in the evening.
.SAT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.
.SUN...W winds around 5 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Waves
flat, increasing to light chop in the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ137-180030-
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
729 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt late this
morning and afternoon. Waves a moderate chop, diminishing to
light chop late this morning and afternoon. Showers likely with a
chance of tstms early this morning, then a chance of showers late
this morning.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.THU...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts
up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Waves a moderate chop, increasing
to choppy in the afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt,
diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves choppy,
diminishing to a moderate chop after midnight. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of tstms after midnight.
.FRI...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. Showers. A
slight chance of tstms in the morning, then a chance of tstms in
the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Waves a moderate chop, diminishing to light chop after
midnight. A chance of tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the
evening.
.SAT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight.
Waves light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight.
.SUN...W winds around 5 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Waves
flat, increasing to light chop in the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ150-180030-
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
729 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S late. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 6 seconds and N 1 ft at 7 seconds. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms early this
morning, then a slight chance of showers late this morning.
.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S
3 ft at 7 seconds and NE 1 ft at 7 seconds.
.THU...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts
up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft, building to 4 to
6 ft in the afternoon. Near shore, seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S
5 ft at 6 seconds and NE 1 ft at 8 seconds.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, except 2 to
4 ft near shore. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 7 seconds and NE 1 ft at
8 seconds. A slight chance of tstms. A slight chance of showers
in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.
.FRI...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, except 2 to 3 ft
near shore. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 7 seconds and E 1 ft at
14 seconds. Showers with a slight chance of tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 7 seconds and E
1 ft at 13 seconds. Showers with a chance of tstms in the
evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W after midnight. Seas
2 to 3 ft.
.SUN...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 3 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ180-180030-
Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to
60 NM-
729 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms early this morning, then a chance of showers
late this morning.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.THU...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, building to 5 to
7 ft in the afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas
5 to 8 ft. A slight chance of tstms. A slight chance of showers
in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.
.FRI...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, diminishing
to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Showers with a
slight chance of tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of
tstms. Showers likely.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.SUN...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 3 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to
4 to 6 ft after midnight.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ152-180030-
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
729 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S
3 ft at 7 seconds and N 1 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers
and tstms early this morning, then a chance of showers late this
morning.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S
4 ft at 7 seconds and N 1 ft at 7 seconds.
.THU...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft
at 7 seconds and NE 1 ft at 10 seconds.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 7 ft at 7 seconds and NE 1 ft at
8 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms
after midnight.
.FRI...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 7 seconds and E 1 ft at 14 seconds.
Showers with a slight chance of tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 7 seconds and E
1 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of tstms. Showers likely.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers
in the morning.
.SAT NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight.
Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.SUN...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 3 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ182-180030-
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM-
729 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TODAY...W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of showers
and tstms early this morning, then a chance of showers late this
morning and early afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.THU...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, increasing to
25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to
7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas
5 to 8 ft. A chance of showers and tstms after midnight.
.FRI...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft. Showers with a chance of tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the
evening. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers likely.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft
in the afternoon. A chance of showers in the morning.
.SAT NIGHT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W after midnight. Seas
4 to 6 ft.
.SUN...W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 3 to 5 ft after midnight.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ154-180030-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
729 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SW
4 ft at 7 seconds and NE 1 ft at 6 seconds. Showers likely with a
chance of tstms early this morning, then a chance of showers late
this morning. A slight chance of showers early this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 7 seconds and
NE 1 ft at 7 seconds.
.THU...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to
7 ft. Wave Detail: SW 7 ft at 7 seconds and NE 1 ft at
10 seconds.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: SW 8 ft at 7 seconds and E 1 ft at
15 seconds. A chance of showers and tstms after midnight.
.FRI...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to
7 ft. Wave Detail: SW 7 ft at 7 seconds and E 1 ft at 14 seconds.
Showers with a chance of tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the
evening. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SW 6 ft at 7 seconds and E
1 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of tstms. Showers likely.
.SAT...N winds around 10 kt, becoming NE in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 4 ft. A chance of showers and tstms in the morning.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas
2 to 4 ft.
.SUN...W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ184-180030-
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM-
729 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TODAY...W winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt this
afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms
this morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of
tstms this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms in
the evening.
.THU...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas
6 to 9 ft. A chance of showers and tstms after midnight.
.FRI...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 6 to
9 ft. Showers with a chance of tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Showers with tstms
likely.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of showers
and tstms in the morning.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.SUN...W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ156-180030-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
729 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S
4 ft at 7 seconds and NE 1 ft at 6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop. A chance of tstms early this morning.
Showers likely this morning, then a chance of showers early this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 6 seconds and E
1 ft at 7 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy.
.THU...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 7 seconds and NE 1 ft at 9 seconds.
Adjacent sounds and rivers rough.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SW 6 ft at 7 seconds and E 1 ft at
15 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough. A chance of showers
and tstms after midnight.
.FRI...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 7 seconds and E 1 ft at 14 seconds.
Adjacent sounds and rivers rough. Showers likely. A slight chance
of tstms in the morning, then a chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt,
becoming W 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave
Detail: S 5 ft at 7 seconds and E 1 ft at 14 seconds. Adjacent
sounds and rivers choppy, diminishing to a moderate chop after
midnight. A chance of tstms. Showers likely.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NE 5 to 10 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate
chop, diminishing to light chop in the afternoon. A chance of
showers and tstms in the morning.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas
2 to 3 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop.
.SUN...W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 3 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Adjacent sounds
and rivers a moderate chop.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ186-180030-
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM-
729 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

.TODAY...W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming SW
10 to 15 kt this afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Showers with a chance
of tstms this morning, then a chance of showers with a slight
chance of tstms this afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM this morning.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.THU...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to
7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 ft. A slight chance of showers and
tstms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of tstms
after midnight.
.FRI...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to
8 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of showers
and tstms in the morning.
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.SUN...SW winds around 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ158-180030-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
729 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...W winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt late this
morning and afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at
7 seconds and NE 1 ft at 6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
choppy, diminishing to a moderate chop late this morning and
afternoon. A chance of tstms early this morning. Showers likely
this morning, then a chance of showers early this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 6 seconds and
NE 1 ft at 6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy.
.THU...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SW
6 ft at 7 seconds and E 1 ft at 15 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers choppy, increasing to rough in the afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SW 7 ft at 7 seconds and E 1 ft at
15 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough. A chance of showers
and tstms after midnight.
.FRI...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft. Wave Detail: SW 6 ft at 7 seconds and E 1 ft at 14 seconds.
Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy. Showers likely. A slight
chance of tstms in the morning, then a chance of tstms in the
afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 7 seconds and E
1 ft at 14 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy,
diminishing to a moderate chop after midnight. A chance of tstms.
Showers likely.
.SAT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers light chop. A chance of showers and tstms in the morning.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Adjacent sounds
and rivers light chop.
.SUN...W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 3 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Adjacent sounds
and rivers a moderate chop.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ188-180030-
Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM-
729 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

.TODAY...W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, diminishing
to 10 to 15 kt early this afternoon, then becoming SW 15 to 20 kt
late. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Showers with a chance of tstms this
morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms
this afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM this morning.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.THU...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to
7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms in the evening,
then showers likely with a chance of tstms after midnight.
.FRI...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to
8 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.SAT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of showers
and tstms.
.SAT NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight.
Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.SUN...SW winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

383
FZNT22 KWBC 170834
OFFNT2

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
434 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 60 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.

ANZ899-171945-
434 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

.SYNOPSIS FOR MID ATLC WATERS...A warm front will lift n across
the region today and tonight before moving N of the area Thu. A
cold front will approach from the NW later Thu and Thu night,
then move across the N portions Fri and Fri night. The front will
very slowly continue moving S Sat and Sat night then stall over
the southern waters Sun and Sun night.

$$

ANZ820-171945-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 FM-
434 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

.TODAY...S to SE winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Areas of fog with vsby 1 nm or less.
.THU...S winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming SW 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to
8 ft. Areas of fog with vsby 1 nm or less.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt. Seas
6 to 7 ft.
.FRI...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to NW 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SAT...W winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.SUN...W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S to SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

$$

ANZ915-171945-
Between 1000FM and 38.5 N west of 69 W-
434 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

.TODAY...E to NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 25 kt, then,
becoming variable less than 10 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Chance of
rain.
.TONIGHT...S to SE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Areas of
fog with vsby 1 nm or less.
.THU...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Areas of fog
with vsby 1 nm or less.
.THU NIGHT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.FRI...W winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SAT...W winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN...W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W to SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

$$

ANZ920-171945-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
434 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...GALE FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE FRI...

.TODAY...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W to SW 10 to
20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...Variable winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S. Seas 3 to
6 ft.
.THU...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Isolated
tstms.
.THU NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
Isolated tstms.
.FRI...W winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W to SW 25 to 35 kt. Seas
6 to 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SAT...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN...W winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to SW. Seas
3 to 6 ft.

$$

ANZ905-171945-
East of 69W to the Hague Line between 1000 FM and 39N-
434 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

.TODAY...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming S 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft. Chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming variable 5 to
15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.THU...SE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Isolated
tstms. Areas of fog. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.FRI...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.SAT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.SUN...W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to NW 5 to 10 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.

$$

ANZ910-171945-
East of 69W and south of 39N to 250 NM offshore-
434 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...GALE FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE FRI...

.TODAY...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...N to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming variable. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.THU...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Isolated
tstms.
.FRI...W winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming SW 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to
11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SAT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt. Seas
6 to 8 ft.
.SUN...W winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.

$$

ANZ825-171945-
Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-
434 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

.TODAY...E to NE winds less than 10 kt, becoming variable. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Areas of fog
with vsby 1 nm or less.
.THU...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Areas of fog
with vsby 1 nm or less.
.THU NIGHT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.FRI...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW 5 to 15 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S to SW winds less than 10 kt, becoming W to NW.
Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N to NW 5 to 10 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S to SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.SUN...W to NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W to SW. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S to SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 4 ft.

$$

ANZ828-171945-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
434 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

.TODAY...W to SW winds less than 10 kt, increasing to 5 to
15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Slight chance of rain. Isolated showers.
.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft. Isolated tstms.
.THU...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft, building to 6 to
10 ft. Isolated tstms.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W 15 to 25 kt. Seas
6 to 10 ft. Isolated tstms, then slight chance of rain.
.FRI...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SAT...NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to
6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming variable. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.SUN...W winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S to SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

$$

ANZ925-171945-
Baltimore Canyon to Hatteras Canyon between 100 NM and 250 NM
offshore-
434 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

.TODAY...S winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to SW, then, increasing
to 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Slight chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Slight chance
of rain.
.THU...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Isolated tstms.
.THU NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
Isolated tstms.
.FRI...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SAT...W to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S to SW. Seas 6 to
10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SUN...W winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

$$

ANZ830-171945-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
434 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

.TODAY...W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W to SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft. Scattered showers.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Isolated tstms.
.THU...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Isolated
tstms.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming W 20 to 25 kt. Seas
6 to 10 ft. Scattered tstms.
.FRI...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SAT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N to NW 5 to 15 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming NE 5 to 10 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

$$

ANZ833-171945-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
434 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

.TODAY...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Scattered
showers. Isolated tstms.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Isolated tstms.
.THU...W winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming SW. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
Scattered tstms.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Scattered
tstms.
.FRI...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SAT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming E to NE 5 to
10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SUN...SW winds less than 10 kt, increasing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S to SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

$$

ANZ930-171945-
Hatteras Canyon to Cape Fear between 100 NM and 250 NM offshore-
434 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

.TODAY...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Slight
chance of rain early, then scattered showers and isolated tstms.
Slight chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Isolated tstms.
.THU...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Isolated tstms.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Isolated
tstms.
.FRI...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SAT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to
10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SUN...Variable winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S to SW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

$$

ANZ835-171945-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
434 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

.TODAY...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Scattered
showers and isolated tstms early, then chance of rain. Isolated
tstms.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Isolated tstms.
.THU...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Scattered tstms.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Isolated
tstms.
.FRI...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SAT...W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming variable. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.SUN...Variable winds less than 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

$$

ANZ935-171945-
Cape Fear to 31N east of 1000 FM to 250 NM offshore-
434 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

.TODAY...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Isolated
tstms early, then chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Isolated tstms.
.THU...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Scattered tstms.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Scattered
tstms.
.FRI...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SAT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN...E to NE winds less than 5 kt, becoming variable. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...Variable winds less than 5 kt, becoming S. Seas
3 to 4 ft.

$$

.Forecaster Shaw. Ocean Prediction Center.

NWS Tide Predictions:

NOAA Tides and Currents Webpage

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SOUS42 KMHX 171410
TIDMHX

Tidal Information
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1010 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

NCZ203-204-205-181400-
Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
1010 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

Tides for Duck Pier:

Low tide 354 PM.
High tide 1021 PM.
Low tide 454 AM Thursday.
High tide 1058 AM Thursday.

Tides for Oregon Inlet:

Low tide 351 PM.
High tide 1037 PM.
Low tide 527 AM Thursday.
High tide 1113 AM Thursday.

Tides for the Pamlico Sound near Rodanthe:

High tide 100 PM.
Low tide 709 PM.
High tide 108 AM Thursday.
Low tide 853 AM Thursday.

Tides for Hatteras Inlet:

Low tide 353 PM.
High tide 1024 PM.
Low tide 502 AM Thursday.
High tide 1051 AM Thursday.

Tides for Ocracoke Inlet:

Low tide 351 PM.
High tide 1025 PM.
Low tide 500 AM Thursday.
High tide 1052 AM Thursday.


Area Water Temperatures:
Duck Pier...71.
Jennettes Pier...70.
Oregon Inlet Marina...73.
Rodanthe Pier...76.
Avon Pier...79.

$$

NCZ195-196-199-181400-
West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
1010 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

Tides for Bardens Inlet:

Low tide 337 PM.
High tide 959 PM.
Low tide 430 AM Thursday.
High tide 1030 AM Thursday.

Tides for the Harkers Island Bridge:

High tide 1154 AM.
Low tide 611 PM.
High tide 1224 AM Thursday.
Low tide 720 AM Thursday.

Tides for Beaufort Inlet:

Low tide 351 PM.
High tide 1023 PM.
Low tide 500 AM Thursday.
High tide 1050 AM Thursday.

Tides for the Newport River:

High tide 1049 AM.
Low tide 453 PM.
High tide 1119 PM.
Low tide 602 AM Thursday.

Tides for Bogue Inlet:

Low tide 355 PM.
High tide 1029 PM.
Low tide 504 AM Thursday.
High tide 1056 AM Thursday.

Tides for Swansboro:

High tide 1126 AM.
Low tide 601 PM.
High tide 1223 AM Thursday.
Low tide 717 AM Thursday.


Area Water Temperatures:
Beaufort...80.
Oceanana Pier...79.
Bogue Inlet Pier...80.

$$

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