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WHUS72 KMHX 200700
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

AMZ136-200800-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0089.000000T0000Z-261020T0800Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

AMZ156-201900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-261021T0600Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
6 to 11 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ150-152-154-201900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-261022T0300Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
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-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
10 to 15 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ188-201900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-261021T0400Z/
Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
12 to 17 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ135-201900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-261022T0000Z/
Pamlico Sound-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
rough waters.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ231-201900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-261021T0300Z/
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough
waters.

* WHERE...Croatan and Roanoke Sounds.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ180-182-184-201900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-261022T0600Z/
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-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
15 to 18 ft.

* WHERE...The offshore waters from Duck to Ocracoke Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ186-201900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-261022T0000Z/
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
13 to 18 ft.

* WHERE...The offshore waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape
Lookout.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ137-201900-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0089.000000T0000Z-261021T2200Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
rough waters.

* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-201900-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0089.000000T0000Z-261022T1000Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
rough waters.

* WHERE...Albemarle Sound and Alligator River.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM 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.

&&

$$

AMZ158-201900-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0089.000000T0000Z-261025T1200Z/
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
6 to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

391
FZUS52 KMHX 200700
CWFMHX

Coastal Waters Forecast for North Carolina
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 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

AMZ100-202000-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

.Synopsis for Eastern North Carolina coastal waters...
Very dangerous marine conditions are expected to continue into
mid week as a low pressure system deepens and lingers well
offshore. Confidence is still low on the end time of the hazardous
conditions, though gales will likely last through at least mid
week for the offshore waters.

$$

AMZ230-202000-
Albemarle Sound-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TODAY...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves around
2 ft.
.TONIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
around 2 ft.
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves around
2 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
.THU...NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Waves around 2 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds around 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
.SAT...NE winds around 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

$$

AMZ131-202000-
Alligator River-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TODAY...N winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt late.
Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves choppy, increasing to rough late.
.TONIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
rough.
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves rough.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the
evening. Waves choppy.
.THU...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NE 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Waves a moderate chop, increasing to choppy in the
afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

$$

AMZ231-202000-
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...N winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
rough.
.TONIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
rough.
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves rough.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
rough.
.THU...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves choppy.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt
after midnight. Waves choppy, diminishing to a moderate chop
after midnight.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy.
.SAT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy.

$$

AMZ135-202000-
Pamlico Sound-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves around
3 ft.
.TONIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
around 3 ft.
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves around
3 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.THU...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.SAT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

$$

AMZ136-202000-
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

.TODAY...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy.
.TONIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy.
.WED...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Waves choppy, diminishing to a moderate chop after
midnight.
.THU...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.FRI...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.SAT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop.

$$

AMZ137-202000-
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
choppy.
.TONIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves rough, diminishing to choppy
after midnight.
.WED...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves choppy.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt
after midnight. Waves choppy, diminishing to a moderate chop after
midnight.
.THU...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.FRI...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.SAT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

$$

AMZ150-202000-
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 11 to
14 ft. Wave Detail: NE 12 ft at 12 seconds and N 2 ft at 5
seconds.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 11 to
13 ft. Wave Detail: NE 12 ft at 11 seconds and N 1 ft at
5 seconds.
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 11 to
14 ft. Wave Detail: NE 13 ft at 12 seconds and N 1 ft at
4 seconds.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. Wave Detail:
NE 13 ft at 12 seconds and N 1 ft at 4 seconds.
.THU...N winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 9 to
12 ft. Wave Detail: NE 12 ft at 12 seconds and N 1 ft at
3 seconds.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the
evening. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NE 10 ft at 11 seconds and
N 1 ft at 3 seconds.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.
.SAT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft.

$$

AMZ180-202000-
Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to
60 NM-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TODAY...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 13 to
17 ft.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 13 to
16 ft.
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 14 to
18 ft. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance
of showers in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Gusts up to 40 kt, decreasing
to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 12 to
16 ft, subsiding to 11 to 14 ft in the afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
9 to 13 ft.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.SAT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.

$$

AMZ152-202000-
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 11 to
15 ft. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft at 12 seconds and N 3 ft at
5 seconds.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 11 to
14 ft. Wave Detail: NE 13 ft at 12 seconds and N 3 ft at
5 seconds.
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 11 to
15 ft. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft at 12 seconds and N 3 ft at
5 seconds.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Wave Detail:
NE 14 ft at 12 seconds and N 3 ft at 5 seconds.
.THU...N winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 9 to
13 ft. Wave Detail: NE 12 ft at 12 seconds and N 2 ft at
5 seconds.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the
evening. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: NE 10 ft at 12 seconds and
N 2 ft at 4 seconds.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft.
.SAT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.

$$

AMZ182-202000-
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TODAY...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 14 to
18 ft. A slight chance of showers early this morning.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 14 to
18 ft.
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 14 to
19 ft. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance
of showers in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Gusts up to 40 kt, decreasing
to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 12 to
17 ft, subsiding to 11 to 15 ft in the afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
10 to 14 ft.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.SAT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.

$$

AMZ154-202000-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 9 to
13 ft. Wave Detail: NE 13 ft at 13 seconds and N 5 ft at
5 seconds.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 9 to
12 ft. Wave Detail: NE 12 ft at 12 seconds and N 5 ft at
6 seconds.
.WED...N winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 9 to
13 ft. Wave Detail: NE 13 ft at 12 seconds and N 4 ft at
5 seconds.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas
9 to 13 ft, subsiding to 8 to 11 ft after midnight. Wave Detail:
NE 13 ft at 13 seconds and N 3 ft at 5 seconds, becoming NE 11 ft
at 13 seconds and N 3 ft at 5 seconds.
.THU...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 8 to
11 ft. Wave Detail: NE 11 ft at 13 seconds and N 3 ft at
4 seconds.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the
evening. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NE 9 ft at 12 seconds and N
2 ft at 4 seconds.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.SAT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds around 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

$$

AMZ184-202000-
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TODAY...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 14 to
18 ft. A slight chance of showers this morning.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 14 to
17 ft.
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 14 to
18 ft. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 12 to
16 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
10 to 14 ft.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.SAT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft. A chance of
showers in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft. A chance of
showers in the evening.

$$

AMZ156-202000-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...N winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to
7 ft. Wave Detail: N 7 ft at 6 seconds and NE 7 ft at 13 seconds.
Adjacent sounds and rivers rough.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to
7 ft. Wave Detail: NE 7 ft at 7 seconds and NE 7 ft at
12 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers very rough.
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 6 ft at 7 seconds and NE 6 ft at
12 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail:
NE 7 ft at 13 seconds and NE 6 ft at 7 seconds. Adjacent sounds
and rivers rough, diminishing to choppy after midnight.
.THU...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 6 ft
at 13 seconds and N 2 ft at 5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
choppy.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE
5 ft at 12 seconds and N 1 ft at 3 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers choppy.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds around 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent
sounds and rivers choppy.
.SAT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers rough.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough,
diminishing to choppy after midnight.

$$

AMZ186-202000-
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 12 to
16 ft.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 12 to
16 ft.
.WED...N winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 12 to
16 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas
12 to 16 ft.
.THU...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 10 to
14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
9 to 12 ft.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. A chance of
showers.
.SAT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. A chance of showers
in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 9 to 13 ft. A chance of showers.

$$

AMZ158-202000-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt this
afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft, except 3 to 5 ft
near shore. Wave Detail: E 8 ft at 15 seconds and N 5 ft at
5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough, diminishing to
choppy this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to
8 ft, except 3 to 5 ft near shore. Wave Detail: N 7 ft at
6 seconds and E 7 ft at 12 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
rough.
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft, except 3 to 4 ft near shore. Wave
Detail: E 7 ft at 12 seconds and N 6 ft at 6 seconds. Adjacent
sounds and rivers rough, diminishing to choppy in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the
evening. Seas 5 to 8 ft, except 2 to 4 ft near shore. Wave
Detail: E 7 ft at 13 seconds and NE 5 ft at 7 seconds. Adjacent
sounds and rivers choppy.
.THU...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, except 2 to 3 ft near
shore. Wave Detail: E 6 ft at 13 seconds and N 3 ft at 4 seconds.
Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, except 2 to
3 ft near shore. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 13 seconds and N 2 ft at
4 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.
.FRI...N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NE 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate
chop, increasing to choppy in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Adjacent
sounds and rivers choppy.
.SAT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers rough.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Adjacent
sounds and rivers rough.

$$

AMZ188-202000-
Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM-
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 11 to
15 ft.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 10 to
14 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.THU...N winds around 15 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.FRI...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. A chance of
showers.
.SAT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 9 to 12 ft. A chance of showers.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 9 to 12 ft. A chance of showers.

$$

453
FZNT22 KWBC 200904
OFFNT2

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
504 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 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.

ANZ899-201945-
504 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

.SYNOPSIS FOR MID ATLC WATERS...Today through Wed night, strong low
pressure will meander off of the mid-Atlantic coast. Mariners
should monitor the latest high seas, offshore, coastal, and
tropical forecasts on the low pressure system, and have avoidance
plans in place. The low should finally start to move NE Thu,
then pass E of the area Thu night into the weekend. High pressure
builds over the waters from the W and NW Thu night through Sat
night.

$$

ANZ820-201945-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 FM-
504 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...N winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming N to NE 30 to 35 kt. Seas
11 to 15 ft. Chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft.
.WED...NE winds 35 to 40 kt, becoming N. Seas 15 to 19 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft. Rain.
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.SAT...N winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

$$

ANZ915-201945-
Between 1000FM and 38.5 N west of 69 W-
504 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft. Rain likely.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Chance of
rain.
.WED...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 22 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Rain.
Showers and tstms.
.THU...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.FRI...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.SAT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.

$$

ANZ920-201945-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
504 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...STORM WARNING...

.TODAY...N to NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 23 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...N to NE winds 40 to 55 kt. Seas 14 to 26 ft. Chance
of rain.
.WED...N to NE winds 40 to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 27 ft. Showers and
tstms, then rain.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 26 ft. Rain.
.THU...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.FRI...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.SAT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.

$$

ANZ905-201945-
East of 69W to the Hague Line between 1000 FM and 39N-
504 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Rain.
.WED...E to NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.WED NIGHT...E to NE winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming N to NE 25 to
35 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft. Tstms and scattered showers.
.THU...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.FRI...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft.
.SAT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt. Seas
6 to 9 ft.

$$

ANZ910-201945-
East of 69W and south of 39N to 250 NM offshore-
504 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft. Scattered tstms
early, then rain.
.TONIGHT...E to NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Rain.
.WED...E to NE winds 35 to 45 kt, becoming S to SE 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 12 to 20 ft. Tstms and scattered showers.
.WED NIGHT...S to SE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft. Tstms
and scattered showers.
.THU...N to NW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NW winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming N 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.FRI...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 11 ft.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

$$

ANZ825-201945-
Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-
504 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft. Chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft.
.WED...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 16 to 20 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft. Rain.
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N to NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft.
.SAT...N to NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 5 to 8 ft.

$$

ANZ828-201945-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
504 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 22 ft. Chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 21 ft. Chance of
rain.
.WED...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 22 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming 25 to 30 kt. Seas
14 to 22 ft. Chance of rain.
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.FRI...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.SAT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.

$$

ANZ925-201945-
Baltimore Canyon to Hatteras Canyon between 100 NM and 250 NM
offshore-
504 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...STORM WARNING...

.TODAY...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 23 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...N winds 40 to 50 kt. Seas 15 to 25 ft. Chance of
rain.
.WED...N winds 40 to 50 kt, diminishing to 35 to 45 kt. Seas
14 to 26 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...N to NW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 26 ft. Rain.
.THU...N to NW winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.SAT...N to NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.

$$

ANZ830-201945-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
504 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 16 to 22 ft. Rain likely.
.TONIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 17 to 21 ft. Chance of
rain.
.WED...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 16 to 22 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 16 to 22 ft. Rain.
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 11 ft.
.SAT...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft.

$$

ANZ833-201945-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
504 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 16 to 21 ft. Chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt. Seas
16 to 19 ft. Chance of rain.
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 16 to 20 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft.
.THU...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 11 ft.
.SAT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 11 ft.

$$

ANZ930-201945-
Hatteras Canyon to Cape Fear between 100 NM and 250 NM offshore-
504 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...N to NW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 21 ft. Rain
likely.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 22 ft. Chance of
rain.
.WED...N to NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 22 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N to NW winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to
30 kt. Seas 13 to 23 ft.
.THU...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.SAT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft.

$$

ANZ835-201945-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
504 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

.TODAY...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.TONIGHT...N to NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.WED...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.THU...N winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas
8 to 14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N to NE 15 to 20 kt.
Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.FRI...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.SAT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.

$$

ANZ935-201945-
Cape Fear to 31N east of 1000 FM to 250 NM offshore-
504 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

.TODAY...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft. Slight chance
of rain.
.WED...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.THU...N winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas
8 to 14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt. Seas
7 to 10 ft.
.FRI...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt. Seas
6 to 9 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.SAT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft.

$$

.Forecaster Bancroft. Ocean Prediction Center.

NWS Tide Predictions:

NOAA Tides and Currents Webpage

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Tidal Information
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
810 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

NCZ203-204-205-211200-
Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
810 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

Tides for Duck Pier:

Low tide 908 AM.
High tide 331 PM.
Low tide 953 PM.
High tide 411 AM Wednesday.

Tides for Oregon Inlet:

Low tide 907 AM.
High tide 346 PM.
Low tide 945 PM.
High tide 434 AM Wednesday.

Tides for the Pamlico Sound near Rodanthe:

Low tide 120 PM.
High tide 721 PM.
Low tide 124 AM Wednesday.
High tide 726 AM Wednesday.

Tides for Hatteras Inlet:

Low tide 922 AM.
High tide 347 PM.
Low tide 1020 PM.
High tide 415 AM Wednesday.

Tides for Ocracoke Inlet:

Low tide 920 AM.
High tide 348 PM.
Low tide 1018 PM.
High tide 416 AM Wednesday.

Area Water Temperatures:
Oregon Inlet Marina...61.
Avon Pier...67.

$$

NCZ195-196-199-211200-
West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
810 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

Tides for Bardens Inlet:

Low tide 912 AM.
High tide 317 PM.
Low tide 952 PM.
High tide 349 AM Wednesday.

Tides for the Harkers Island Bridge:

Low tide 1140 AM.
High tide 547 PM.
Low tide 1238 AM Wednesday.
High tide 615 AM Wednesday.

Tides for Beaufort Inlet:

Low tide 920 AM.
High tide 346 PM.
Low tide 1018 PM.
High tide 414 AM Wednesday.

Tides for the Newport River:

Low tide 1022 AM.
High tide 442 PM.
Low tide 1120 PM.
High tide 510 AM Wednesday.

Tides for Bogue Inlet:

Low tide 924 AM.
High tide 352 PM.
Low tide 1022 PM.
High tide 420 AM Wednesday.

Tides for Swansboro:

Low tide 1109 AM.
High tide 526 PM.
Low tide 1157 PM.
High tide 541 AM Wednesday.

Area Water Temperatures:
Beaufort...63.
Bogue Inlet Pier...70.

$$