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WHUS72 KMHX 070806
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
306 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

AMZ136-137-071500-
/O.EXA.KMHX.MF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260307T1500Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
306 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-072015-
/O.CON.KMHX.MF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260307T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0027.260308T0800Z-260309T0800Z/
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-
306 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO
4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory,
southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4
to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EST this
morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM Sunday to 4
AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-071500-
/O.CON.KMHX.MF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260307T1500Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
306 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

AMZ131-150-230-231-071500-
/O.CON.KMHX.MF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260307T1500Z/
Alligator River-
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
306 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less.

* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the
Alligator River, and the coastal waters from Duck to Oregon
Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

AMZ135-071500-
/O.CON.KMHX.MF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260307T1500Z/
Pamlico Sound-
306 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

322
FZUS52 KMHX 071150
CWFMHX

Coastal Waters Forecast for North Carolina
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
650 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

From S of Currituck Beach Light to N of Surf City NC out 20 NM,
including the Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds and the Monitor
National Marine Sanctuary

AMZ100-080100-
650 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

.Synopsis for Eastern North Carolina coastal waters...
Sea fog will linger into late this morning and early afternoon.
Light to moderate south to southwest winds will continue through
tonight. Moderate to gusty southwest winds will develop Sunday
ahead of an approaching front.

$$

AMZ230-080100-
Albemarle Sound-
650 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...S winds around 5 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt this
afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less. Widespread dense fog early this
morning, then areas of fog late this morning. Patchy fog early
this afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less, increasing to 1 to 3 NM early
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft. A slight chance
of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a slight
chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. Showers
likely with a chance of tstms in the evening, then a slight
chance of showers and tstms after midnight.
.MON...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of tstms.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
.TUE...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A chance of
showers in the morning.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
.WED...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Waves around 2 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves around 2 ft. A chance of
showers.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ131-080100-
Alligator River-
650 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds around 5 kt, becoming S this afternoon. Waves
light chop. Widespread fog early this morning, then areas of fog
late this morning. Vsby 1 NM or less this morning.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.SUN...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A slight
chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a
slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds around 10 kt, becoming S after midnight.
Waves light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight. Showers
likely with a chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of
showers with a slight chance of tstms after midnight.
.MON...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of tstms.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.TUE...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of showers
in the morning.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.WED...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Waves a moderate chop, increasing to choppy in the
afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy. A chance of
showers after midnight.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ231-080100-
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
650 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...S winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt late.
Waves light chop, increasing to a moderate chop late. Widespread
dense fog early this morning, then areas of fog late this
morning. Patchy fog this afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less, increasing
to 1 to 3 NM this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. Patchy
fog. Vsby 1 to 3 NM, decreasing to 1 NM or less after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A slight
chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a
slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers
likely with a chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of
showers with a slight chance of tstms after midnight.
.MON...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A slight chance of
tstms. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.TUE...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.WED...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Waves a moderate chop, increasing to choppy in the
afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy. A chance of
showers after midnight.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ135-080100-
Pamlico Sound-
650 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt this
afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less, then around 2 ft this afternoon.
Widespread dense fog early this morning, then areas of fog late
this morning. Patchy fog this afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves around 2 ft. Patchy fog.
Vsby 1 to 3 NM, decreasing to 1 NM or less after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt
after midnight. Waves around 2 ft in the evening, then 1 ft.
Showers likely with a chance of tstms in the evening, then a
chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms after midnight.
.MON...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A slight chance
of tstms. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds around 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
.TUE...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A chance of
showers in the morning.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
.WED...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. A chance of
showers after midnight.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ136-080100-
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
650 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds around 5 kt, becoming S this afternoon. Waves
light chop. Areas of fog early this morning, then patchy fog late
this morning. Vsby 1 NM or less this morning.
.TONIGHT...SW winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.SUN...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A slight
chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a
slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers
likely with a chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of
showers with a slight chance of tstms after midnight.
.MON...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of tstms.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.TUE...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of showers.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.WED...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy. A chance of
showers after midnight.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ137-080100-
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
650 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt late. Waves
light chop, increasing to a moderate chop late. Widespread fog
early this morning, then patchy fog late this morning. Vsby 1 NM
or less this morning.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.SUN...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A slight
chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a
slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers
likely with a chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of
showers with a slight chance of tstms after midnight.
.MON...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
showers. A slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.TUE...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
showers.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.WED...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.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Waves choppy, increasing to rough after midnight.
A chance of showers after midnight.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ150-080100-
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
650 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...S winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt this
afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft at 10 seconds and
S 3 ft at 4 seconds. Widespread dense fog this morning, then
areas of fog early this afternoon. Patchy fog late. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S
4 ft at 5 seconds and E 3 ft at 10 seconds. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 to
3 NM, decreasing to 1 NM or less after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft
at 6 seconds and NE 3 ft at 10 seconds. Patchy fog in the
morning. Showers likely with a slight chance of tstms in the
afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM in the morning.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 6 seconds and SE
3 ft at 10 seconds. Showers likely with a chance of tstms in the
evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms
after midnight.
.MON...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft
at 6 seconds and E 3 ft at 10 seconds. A slight chance of tstms.
A chance of showers, mainly in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail:
SE 3 ft at 10 seconds and S 2 ft at 6 seconds.
.TUE...S winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.WED...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of showers after
midnight.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ152-080100-
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
650 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt this
afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 4 seconds and
SE 3 ft at 10 seconds. Widespread dense fog this morning, then
patchy fog this afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S
4 ft at 5 seconds and SE 3 ft at 10 seconds. Patchy fog. Vsby
1 to 3 NM, decreasing to 1 NM or less after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 6 seconds and NE 3 ft at 10 seconds.
Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of tstms in the afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM in the morning.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt
after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 6 seconds
and E 3 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of tstms. Showers likely,
mainly in the evening.
.MON...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft
at 6 seconds and E 3 ft at 10 seconds. A slight chance of tstms.
A chance of showers, mainly in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S
3 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of showers
in the evening.
.TUE...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.WED...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, building to
5 to 7 ft after midnight. A chance of showers after midnight.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ154-080100-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
650 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt this
afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft at 10 seconds and
S 2 ft at 4 seconds. Areas of fog early this morning, then patchy
fog late this morning and early afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less,
increasing to 1 to 3 NM early this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 5 seconds and E
3 ft at 10 seconds.
.SUN...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft
at 5 seconds and NE 4 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of showers in
the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the
evening. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 6 seconds and NE
4 ft at 10 seconds. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.MON...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 6 seconds and
SE 3 ft at 10 seconds. A slight chance of tstms. A chance of
showers, mainly in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S
3 ft at 6 seconds and SE 3 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of showers.
.TUE...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of showers
in the morning.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.WED...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of
showers after midnight.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ156-080100-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
650 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt late.
Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at
3 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop, increasing to a
moderate chop late. Areas of fog early this morning, then patchy
fog late this morning and early afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less this
morning.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds and SE
4 ft at 10 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop,
increasing to choppy after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 5 seconds and E 3 ft at 11 seconds.
Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy. A chance of showers in the
afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt,
diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave
Detail: S 5 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 10 seconds. Adjacent
sounds and rivers choppy, diminishing to a moderate chop after
midnight. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.MON...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 6 seconds and
SE 2 ft at 10 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop,
increasing to a moderate chop in the afternoon. A slight chance
of tstms. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S
3 ft at 6 seconds and E 3 ft at 10 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop. A chance of showers after midnight.
.TUE...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop. A chance of showers in the morning.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent
sounds and rivers a moderate chop.
.WED...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers choppy.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent
sounds and rivers rough. A chance of showers after midnight.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ158-080100-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
650 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds around 5 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt this
afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft at 10 seconds.
Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop. Widespread fog early
this morning, then areas of fog late this morning. Patchy fog
early this afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less, increasing to 1 to 3 NM
early this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S
4 ft at 5 seconds and SE 4 ft at 10 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop. Patchy fog with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft
at 5 seconds and E 3 ft at 10 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
choppy. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers in the
afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM in the morning.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt
after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 6 seconds
and E 3 ft at 10 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy,
diminishing to a moderate chop after midnight. A chance of tstms.
Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
.MON...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft
at 6 seconds and E 3 ft at 9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
a moderate chop. A slight chance of tstms. A chance of showers,
mainly in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail:
SE 4 ft at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop. A chance of showers after midnight.
.TUE...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop. A chance of showers in the morning.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent
sounds and rivers a moderate chop.
.WED...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers choppy.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers
choppy, increasing to rough after midnight. A chance of showers
after midnight.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

381
FZNT22 KWBC 070827
OFFNT2

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
327 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 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.

ANZ899-072030-
327 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

.SYNOPSIS FOR MID ATLC WATERS...High pressure will persist just
E of the central and S waters today into Sun, then shift E Sun
night while maintaining a ridge W across the S waters through Wed
night. Low pressure to the E of the N waters this morning will
move further E of the area today. A cold front will approach from
the NW tonight, then move offshore Sun. The front will slow and
stall over the central waters Sun night into Tue, then lift back
to the N Tue night into Wed. Another cold front will approach
from the NW Wed night.

$$

ANZ820-072030-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 FM-
327 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

.TODAY...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming S to SE early,
then, becoming S 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Chance of showers
early. Areas of fog with vsby 1 nm or less.
.TONIGHT...S winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming SW 20 to 25 kt. Seas
4 to 8 ft. Chance of showers with vsby 1 nm or less.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Chance of showers.
Areas of fog. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SUN NIGHT...W to NW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Areas of
fog with vsby 1 nm or less early.
.MON...S winds less than 10 kt, increasing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt.
Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.TUE...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.WED...S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.

$$

ANZ915-072030-
Between 1000FM and 38.5 N west of 69 W-
327 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

.TODAY...Variable winds less than 5 kt, becoming S early, then,
increasing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Chance of
showers and areas of fog with vsby 1 nm or less.
.SUN...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Chance of showers
with vsby 1 nm or less.
.SUN NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW 5 to
15 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Areas of fog early. Chance of showers and
tstms. Vsby 1 NM or less early.
.MON...Variable winds less than 5 kt, becoming S. Seas 4 to
7 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W to SW. Seas 3 to
5 ft.
.TUE...W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.WED...S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.

$$

ANZ920-072030-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
327 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

.TODAY...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming S to SW. Seas
5 to 7 ft. Chance of showers early. Chance of rain. Areas of fog
with vsby 1 nm or less.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Areas of fog
with vsby 1 nm or less early.
.SUN...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft. Chance of showers
with vsby 1 nm or less. Chance of tstms.
.SUN NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Chance
of showers and tstms with vsby 1 nm or less.
.MON...E to SE winds less than 10 kt, becoming S to SW. Seas
4 to 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.TUE...W to SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S to SW 15 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.

$$

ANZ905-072030-
East of 69W to the Hague Line between 1000 FM and 39N-
327 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

.TODAY...NE winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt early,
then, becoming variable. Seas 7 to 11 ft. Chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Areas of fog
with vsby 1 nm or less.
.SUN...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Areas of fog
early. Chance of showers. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt. Seas
7 to 10 ft. Chance of showers, tstms and areas of fog with vsby
1 nm or less.
.MON...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming S. Seas 5 to
9 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.TUE...W to SW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds less than 10 kt, becoming variable. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.WED...S winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 20 to 25 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft.

$$

ANZ910-072030-
East of 69W and south of 39N to 250 NM offshore-
327 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

.TODAY...N to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to SW. Seas 6 to
9 ft. Chance of showers early. Chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Chance of tstms.
.SUN NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft. Chance
of showers and tstms.
.MON...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming S. Seas 5 to
9 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.TUE...W winds less than 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...Variable winds less than 5 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED...S winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.

$$

ANZ825-072030-
Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-
327 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

.TODAY...E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S to SE early, then,
becoming S 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Chance of showers in the
morning, then areas of fog. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Chance of
showers with vsby 1 nm or less.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Chance of showers.
Areas of fog. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SUN NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N to NW less
than 10 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Chance of showers and tstms with
vsby 1 nm or less.
.MON...E to SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.TUE...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.WED...S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.

$$

ANZ828-072030-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
327 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

.TODAY...E to SE winds less than 10 kt, becoming S to SW early,
then, increasing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Chance of
showers in the morning. Areas of fog. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Areas of
fog early. Chance of showers. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Chance of showers.
Chance of tstms and areas of fog. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SUN NIGHT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 4 to 8 ft. Chance of showers and tstms with vsby 1 nm or
less.
.MON...E to SE winds less than 10 kt, becoming S to SW. Seas
3 to 6 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.TUE...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.WED...S to SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.

$$

ANZ925-072030-
Baltimore Canyon to Hatteras Canyon between 100 NM and 250 NM
offshore-
327 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

.TODAY...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming SW. Seas 4 to
6 ft. Chance of showers early. Chance of rain. Areas of fog.
Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Chance of showers.
Chance of tstms. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Chance of
showers and tstms with vsby 1 nm or less.
.MON...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.TUE...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming S 20 to 30 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft.

$$

ANZ830-072030-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
327 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Areas of fog with
vsby 1 nm or less.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Areas of fog
with vsby 1 nm or less early.
.SUN...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Chance of showers.
Chance of tstms. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft. Chance of showers and tstms with vsby 1 nm or less.
.MON...Variable winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.TUE...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.

$$

ANZ833-072030-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
327 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft. Chance of showers.
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Chance of tstms.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Chance of
showers and tstms with vsby 1 nm or less.
.MON...W to SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.TUE...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.

$$

ANZ930-072030-
Hatteras Canyon to Cape Fear between 100 NM and 250 NM offshore-
327 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

.TODAY...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Chance of
showers.
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Chance of tstms.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Chance of
showers and tstms.
.MON...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to
7 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.TUE...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.WED...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.

$$

ANZ835-072030-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
327 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

.TODAY...S winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt early, then,
becoming 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Slight chance of showers.
.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Chance of tstms
with vsby 1 nm or less.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Chance of
showers and tstms with vsby 1 nm or less.
.MON...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.TUE...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S to SW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.

$$

ANZ935-072030-
Cape Fear to 31N east of 1000 FM to 250 NM offshore-
327 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2026

.TODAY...S to SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...S to SE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.SUN...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.MON...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.TUE...SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to
20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.WED...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 10 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.

$$

.Forecaster Kells. Ocean Prediction Center.

NWS Tide Predictions:

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Tidal Information
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
710 AM EST Sat Mar 07 2026

NCZ203-204-205-081200-
Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
710 AM EST Sat Mar 07 2026

Tides for Duck Pier:

High tide 948 AM.
Low tide 351 PM.
High tide 1013 PM.
Low tide 533 AM Sunday.

Tides for Oregon Inlet:

High tide 959 AM.
Low tide 345 PM.
High tide 1022 PM.
Low tide 550 AM Sunday.

Tides for the Pamlico Sound near Rodanthe:

Low tide 724 AM.
High tide 1207 PM.
Low tide 732 PM.
High tide 136 AM Sunday.

Tides for Hatteras Inlet:

High tide 951 AM.
Low tide 354 PM.
High tide 1016 PM.
Low tide 546 AM Sunday.

Tides for Ocracoke Inlet:

High tide 952 AM.
Low tide 352 PM.
High tide 1017 PM.
Low tide 544 AM Sunday.

Area Water Temperatures:
Duck Pier...41.
Jennettes Pier...45.
Oregon Inlet Marina...71.
Avon Pier...44.

$$

NCZ195-196-199-081200-
West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
710 AM EST Sat Mar 07 2026

Tides for Bardens Inlet:

High tide 927 AM.
Low tide 331 PM.
High tide 956 PM.
Low tide 514 AM Sunday.

Tides for the Harkers Island Bridge:

High tide 1151 AM.
Low tide 612 PM.
High tide 1216 AM Sunday.
Low tide 804 AM Sunday.

Tides for Beaufort Inlet:

High tide 950 AM.
Low tide 352 PM.
High tide 1015 PM.
Low tide 544 AM Sunday.

Tides for the Newport River:

High tide 1046 AM.
Low tide 454 PM.
High tide 1111 PM.
Low tide 646 AM Sunday.

Tides for Bogue Inlet:

High tide 956 AM.
Low tide 356 PM.
High tide 1021 PM.
Low tide 548 AM Sunday.

Tides for Swansboro:

High tide 1134 AM.
Low tide 554 PM.
High tide 1204 AM Sunday.
Low tide 749 AM Sunday.

Area Water Temperatures:
Beaufort...56.
Oceanana Pier...54.
Bogue Inlet Pier...55.

$$