Eastern North Carolina Marine Forecasts

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
230 PM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

AMZ152-154-156-050815-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0086.261006T0200Z-261006T1800Z/
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-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
230 PM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 2 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 5 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 2 PM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

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AMZ158-050815-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0086.261006T0200Z-261006T2100Z/
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
230 PM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 5 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 5 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 5 PM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

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Coastal Waters Forecast for North Carolina
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
230 PM EDT Sun Oct 4 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

AMZ100-050730-
230 PM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.Synopsis for Eastern North Carolina coastal waters...
A cold front moves through the waters tonight with winds turn
nwrly. A stronger reinforcing front moves through Mon night and
brings a stronger wind surge of 15-25kt from the ne for parts of
the coastal waters, with winds and seas peaking later Mon night
through Tue morning. Weakening northeasterly flow regime Tue
night through mid week as high pressure center slowly passes N of
the NC waters.

$$

AMZ230-050730-
Albemarle Sound-
230 PM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TONIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A chance of
rain early this evening, then a slight chance of rain late this
evening and overnight. Patchy fog late this evening.
.MON...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds around 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
.TUE...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
.WED...E winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds around 5 kt, becoming SW around 5 kt after
midnight. Waves 1 ft or less.
.THU...NW winds around 5 kt, becoming NE around 5 kt in the
afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less.
.THU NIGHT...E winds around 5 kt, becoming NE after midnight.
Waves 1 ft or less.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.

$$

AMZ131-050730-
Alligator River-
230 PM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TONIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of rain
early this evening, then a slight chance of rain late this
evening and overnight.
.MON...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds around 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.TUE...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.WED...E winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.
.WED NIGHT...SE winds around 5 kt, becoming N after midnight.
Waves flat.
.THU...NW winds around 5 kt, becoming NE in the afternoon. Waves
flat.
.THU NIGHT...E winds around 5 kt, becoming NE after midnight.
Waves flat.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

$$

AMZ231-050730-
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
230 PM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TONIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
rain, mainly this evening.
.MON...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy.
.TUE...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt
after midnight. Waves a moderate chop, diminishing to light chop
after midnight.
.WED...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.WED NIGHT...E winds around 5 kt, becoming N after midnight.
Waves flat.
.THU...N winds around 5 kt, becoming NE around 5 kt in the
afternoon. Waves flat.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

$$

AMZ135-050730-
Pamlico Sound-
230 PM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TONIGHT...W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW late this evening and
overnight. Waves around 2 ft. A slight chance of tstms early this
evening. A chance of rain.
.MON...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft. A chance of rain
in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with occasional gusts up to 25
kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.TUE...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
.WED...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
.THU...NE winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ136-050730-
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
230 PM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TONIGHT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
rain, mainly this evening. Patchy fog after midnight.
.MON...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A slight chance of
rain in the morning. Patchy fog in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Waves light chop, increasing to a moderate chop after
midnight.
.TUE...NE winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.WED...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Waves
light chop, diminishing to flat in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...E winds around 5 kt, becoming N after midnight.
Waves flat.
.THU...N winds around 5 kt in the morning, becoming light and
variable. Waves flat.
.THU NIGHT...E winds around 5 kt, becoming NE after midnight.
Waves flat.
.FRI...NE winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.

$$

AMZ137-050730-
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
230 PM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TONIGHT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
rain.
.MON...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of rain in
the morning. Patchy fog in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.TUE...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt
after midnight. Waves a moderate chop, diminishing to light chop
after midnight.
.WED...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.WED NIGHT...E winds around 5 kt, becoming N after midnight.
Waves flat.
.THU...NE winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

$$

AMZ150-050730-
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
230 PM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TONIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt late
this evening and overnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft
at 7 seconds and SE 2 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of rain, mainly
this evening.
.MON...N winds around 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 4 ft
at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 6 seconds.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with occasional gusts up to 25
kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft
at 9 seconds.
.TUE...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft
at 7 seconds and N 1 ft at 8 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt
after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 4 ft at 7 seconds
and SE 1 ft at 7 seconds.
.WED...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at
7 seconds.
.WED NIGHT...E winds around 5 kt, becoming N around 5 kt after
midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.THU...N winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft.

$$

AMZ180-050730-
Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to
60 NM-
230 PM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW late this evening
and early morning, then becoming N late. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Rain
likely early this evening. A slight chance of tstms this evening.
A chance of rain late this evening and overnight.
.MON...N winds around 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A slight chance of
rain in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.TUE...N winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NE 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt
after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E winds around 5 kt, becoming N after midnight. Seas
2 to 3 ft.
.THU...N winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ152-050730-
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
230 PM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N late. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and NE 3 ft at 8 seconds. A
chance of rain with a slight chance of tstms this evening, then a
chance of rain after midnight.
.MON...N winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 8 seconds and S
3 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE
6 ft at 7 seconds and S 1 ft at 9 seconds.
.TUE...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the morning.
Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 6 ft at 7 seconds and E 1 ft at
15 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E
4 ft at 7 seconds and E 1 ft at 14 seconds.
.WED...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft
at 7 seconds and SE 1 ft at 12 seconds.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.THU...N winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ182-050730-
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM-
230 PM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas
4 to 5 ft. A chance of tstms this evening. Rain likely. A slight
chance of tstms after midnight.
.MON...N winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of rain, mainly in the
morning.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft.
.TUE...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the morning.
Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.WED...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.THU...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft.
.FRI...NE winds around 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds around 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ154-050730-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
230 PM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt late this
evening and early morning, then becoming N late. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and NE 3 ft at 8 seconds. Rain
likely with a slight chance of tstms.
.MON...N winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft at 6 seconds and
W 2 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 6 ft at 7 seconds and S 1 ft at
6 seconds.
.TUE...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the morning.
Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 6 ft at 8 seconds and N 1 ft at
7 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail:
NE 5 ft at 8 seconds and N 1 ft at 8 seconds.
.WED...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 4 ft
at 8 seconds and SE 1 ft at 7 seconds.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.THU...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ184-050730-
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM-
230 PM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming
W after midnight, then becoming NW 10 to 15 kt late. Seas 3 to
5 ft. Rain with a chance of tstms until early morning, then rain
likely with a slight chance of tstms late.
.MON...N winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts
up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Rain likely, mainly
in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...N winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft.
.TUE...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the morning.
Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.WED...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.THU...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.FRI...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ156-050730-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
230 PM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW late this evening and
overnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 6 seconds and E
2 ft at 10 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop. Rain
likely with a slight chance of tstms this evening, then a chance
of rain after midnight.
.MON...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 4 ft
at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
a moderate chop. A chance of rain, mainly in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 1 ft at
5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy.
.TUE...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft at 8 seconds and SE 1 ft at
14 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt
after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 4 ft at 8 seconds
and SE 1 ft at 7 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy,
diminishing to a moderate chop after midnight.
.WED...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft
at 7 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Adjacent sounds
and rivers light chop.
.THU...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers light chop.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Adjacent
sounds and rivers flat.
.FRI...NE winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers light chop.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent
sounds and rivers light chop.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ186-050730-
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM-
230 PM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Rain likely with a chance of tstms this
evening, then rain with a slight chance of tstms after midnight.
.MON...N winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts
up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Rain likely, mainly
in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.TUE...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt,
diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.WED...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.THU...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.FRI...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ158-050730-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
230 PM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N after midnight. Seas
2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 6 seconds and E 2 ft at
10 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop. Rain likely
early this evening. A slight chance of tstms this evening. A
chance of rain late this evening and overnight.
.MON...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft
at 6 seconds and E 2 ft at 10 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
a moderate chop. A chance of rain in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft, except 2 to 4 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft at
6 seconds and S 1 ft at 5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
choppy.
.TUE...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft, except 2 to 4 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 6 ft at
7 seconds and SE 1 ft at 14 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
choppy.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt,
diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft, except
2 to 4 ft near shore. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 8 seconds and SE
1 ft at 13 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy,
diminishing to a moderate chop after midnight.
.WED...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft
at 8 seconds and SE 1 ft at 9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
a moderate chop.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds
and rivers light chop.
.THU...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers light chop.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Adjacent sounds
and rivers light chop.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers light chop.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent
sounds and rivers a moderate chop.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ188-050730-
Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM-
230 PM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas
2 to 4 ft. Rain likely. A chance of tstms until early morning,
then a slight chance of tstms late.
.MON...N winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Rain likely, mainly in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of
rain in the evening.
.TUE...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to
8 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the
evening. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.WED...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.THU...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.FRI...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds around 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

890
FZNT22 KWBC 041424
OFFNT2

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
1024 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 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.

ANZ899-050245-
1024 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.SYNOPSIS FOR MID ATLC WATERS...Weak high pressure will remain
centered just E of the southern waters today while maintaining a
ridge across the area. A stalled front will persist across the
central and northern waters today. Weak low pressure will develop
along the front late today, then move N of the area tonight while
lifting the front N to near Georges Bank. Another stronger cold
front will move SE across the area Mon and Mon night, then stall
across the far S waters Tue and Tue night. Low pressure will
develop along the front just S of the area Tue night, then slowly
lift NE along the front through the S waters Wed and Wed night.
Meanwhile, high pressure will build E across the N and central
waters Tue through Wed night. The front will slowly progress E
across the southern waters Thu and Thu night as the ridge of high
pressure remains in place across the central and northern
portions.

$$

ANZ820-050245-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 FM-
1024 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TODAY...E winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming E to SE 5 to 15 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft. Numerous showers and isolated tstms.
.TONIGHT...Winds becoming W to SW less than 10 kt, then becoming
N. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.MON...NW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.TUE...N winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to
6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to NW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.WED...S to SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 5 to 15 kt. Seas
2 ft or less.
.WED NIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.THU...SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N to NW 5 to 10 kt.
Seas 3 to 4 ft.

$$

ANZ915-050245-
Between 1000FM and 38.5 N west of 69 W-
1024 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TODAY...E winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming E to SE 5 to 15 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft. Numerous showers and isolated tstms.
.TONIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Numerous
showers and scattered tstms.
.MON...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NW 15 to 25 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft. Scattered showers. Isolated tstms.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.TUE...NW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW winds 5 to 15 kt, diminishing to less than
10 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming S. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.THU...SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft.

$$

ANZ920-050245-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
1024 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TODAY...E winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming SW. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
Numerous showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Numerous
showers and scattered tstms.
.MON...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NW. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
Scattered showers. Isolated tstms.
.MON NIGHT...N to NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.TUE...N winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N to NW 10 to 15 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming N. Seas 3 to
6 ft.
.WED...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming S to SE. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S to SW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.THU...S to SW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W to SW winds less than 10 kt, becoming NW. Seas
3 to 4 ft.

$$

ANZ905-050245-
East of 69W to the Hague Line between 1000 FM and 39N-
1024 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TODAY...E winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Isolated showers,
then numerous showers and isolated tstms.
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Numerous
showers and scattered tstms.
.MON...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.TUE...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.WED...NW winds less than 10 kt, becoming W to SW. Seas 3 to
6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.THU...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

$$

ANZ910-050245-
East of 69W and south of 39N to 250 NM offshore-
1024 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TODAY...E winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S to SW 5 to 10 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft. Numerous showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Numerous
showers and scattered tstms.
.MON...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.TUE...NW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N to NW 5 to 10 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.WED...N to NE winds less than 10 kt, becoming variable. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S to SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.THU...S winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S to SW winds less than 10 kt, becoming W to NW.
Seas 3 to 4 ft.

$$

ANZ825-050245-
Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-
1024 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TODAY...E to SE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft. Numerous showers. Scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...W winds less than 10 kt, becoming N to NW. Seas 4 to
5 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.MON...N to NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.TUE...N winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds less than 10 kt, becoming variable. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.WED...E to SE winds less than 5 kt, becoming S to SE. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S to SW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.THU...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming SW. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S to SW winds less than 10 kt, becoming W to NW.
Seas 3 to 4 ft.

$$

ANZ828-050245-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
1024 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TODAY...S to SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming 5 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft. Numerous showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to NW. Seas 4 to
5 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.MON...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Scattered showers.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.TUE...N to NE winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NE 10 to 15 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming E to NE 5 to 10 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E to SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming variable. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.THU...Variable winds less than 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...Variable winds less than 5 kt, becoming N to NE.
Seas 3 to 4 ft.

$$

ANZ925-050245-
Baltimore Canyon to Hatteras Canyon between 100 NM and 250 NM
offshore-
1024 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TODAY...S to SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming 5 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft. Numerous showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Numerous
showers and scattered tstms.
.MON...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming N to NW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Isolated
showers.
.TUE...N to NE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED...E winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E to SE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.THU...E winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming variable. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming N to NE.
Seas 3 to 4 ft.

$$

ANZ830-050245-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
1024 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TODAY...S to SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Numerous showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W to SW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.MON...N to NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Scattered
showers.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.TUE...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...E to NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.WED...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E to NE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.THU...E to NE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E to NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

$$

ANZ833-050245-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
1024 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TODAY...S winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Numerous showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.MON...W to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming N to NE. Seas 3 to
6 ft. Scattered showers, then chance of rain.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Scattered
showers.
.TUE...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...E to NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.WED...E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming E to NE 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.THU...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E to NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

$$

ANZ930-050245-
Hatteras Canyon to Cape Fear between 100 NM and 250 NM offshore-
1024 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TODAY...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to
4 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming SW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.MON...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to NW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.MON NIGHT...N to NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Chance
of rain.
.TUE...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.WED...E winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU...E to NE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E winds less than 10 kt, becoming NE. Seas 3 to
4 ft.

$$

ANZ835-050245-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
1024 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TODAY...S winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Numerous
showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to SW. Seas 3 to
4 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.MON...Variable winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming N to NE 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Isolated
showers and tstms.
.TUE...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED...E to NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E to NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.THU...NE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E to NE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.

$$

ANZ935-050245-
Cape Fear to 31N east of 1000 FM to 250 NM offshore-
1024 AM EDT Sun Oct 4 2026

.TODAY...S to SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S to SW 5 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.MON...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming N to NE 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.TUE...E to NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...E to NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.WED...E winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E to SE winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to
15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.THU...E to NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming E to SE. Seas 3 to
5 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E to SE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming E to NE. Seas
3 to 4 ft.

$$

.Forecaster Figurskey. Ocean Prediction Center.

NWS Tide Predictions:

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Tidal Information
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
310 PM EDT Sun Oct 04 2026

NCZ203-204-205-051900-
Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
310 PM EDT Sun Oct 04 2026

Tides for Duck Pier:

Low tide 924 PM.
High tide 325 AM Monday.
Low tide 924 AM Monday.
High tide 357 PM Monday.

Tides for Oregon Inlet:

Low tide 929 PM.
High tide 350 AM Monday.
Low tide 931 AM Monday.
High tide 410 PM Monday.

Tides for the Pamlico Sound near Rodanthe:

High tide 522 PM.
Low tide 1114 PM.
High tide 605 AM Monday.
Low tide 1234 PM Monday.

Tides for Hatteras Inlet:

Low tide 931 PM.
High tide 318 AM Monday.
Low tide 924 AM Monday.
High tide 357 PM Monday.

Tides for Ocracoke Inlet:

Low tide 929 PM.
High tide 319 AM Monday.
Low tide 922 AM Monday.
High tide 358 PM Monday.


Area Water Temperatures:
Jennettes Pier...71.
Oregon Inlet Marina...74.
Rodanthe Pier...75.
Avon Pier...75.

$$

NCZ195-196-199-051900-
West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
310 PM EDT Sun Oct 04 2026

Tides for Bardens Inlet:

Low tide 909 PM.
High tide 253 AM Monday.
Low tide 916 AM Monday.
High tide 333 PM Monday.

Tides for the Harkers Island Bridge:

High tide 449 PM.
Low tide 1149 PM.
High tide 518 AM Monday.
Low tide 1142 AM Monday.

Tides for Beaufort Inlet:

Low tide 929 PM.
High tide 317 AM Monday.
Low tide 922 AM Monday.
High tide 356 PM Monday.

Tides for the Newport River:

High tide 344 PM.
Low tide 1031 PM.
High tide 413 AM Monday.
Low tide 1024 AM Monday.

Tides for Bogue Inlet:

Low tide 933 PM.
High tide 323 AM Monday.
Low tide 926 AM Monday.
High tide 402 PM Monday.

Tides for Swansboro:

High tide 444 PM.
Low tide 1135 PM.
High tide 441 AM Monday.
Low tide 1123 AM Monday.


Area Water Temperatures:
Beaufort...79.
Oceanana Pier...78.
Bogue Inlet Pier...79.

$$

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