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WHUS72 KMHX 140607
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
207 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

AMZ152-154-140715-
/O.EXP.KMHX.SC.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-260714T0600Z/
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-
207 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Seas have fallen below 6 ft.

$$

Martin

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FZUS52 KMHX 161353
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Coastal Waters Forecast for North Carolina
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
953 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 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

AMZ100-170300-
953 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.Synopsis for Eastern North Carolina coastal waters...
Inland troughing is expected to remain in place east of the
Appalachians through this upcoming weekend. This will lead to a
southerly flow regime for an extended period of time. Elevated
winds and seas are likely over the weekend into early next week as
inland troughing deepens. The risk of thunderstorms is expected
to be low through Friday, then increase from Saturday into next
week.

$$

AMZ230-170300-
Albemarle Sound-
953 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.REST OF TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S early this
afternoon, then becoming E late. Waves 1 ft or less.
.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.FRI...W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Waves
1 ft or less.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight.
Waves 1 ft or less. Patchy smoke in the evening.
.SAT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft or less, then around 2 ft
in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
around 2 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Waves around 2 ft. A chance of showers in the morning,
then showers with tstms likely in the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. Showers.
Tstms likely, mainly in the evening.
.MON...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. Showers likely. A
chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...S winds around 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A chance
of tstms in the evening. A chance of showers.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ131-170300-
Alligator River-
953 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.REST OF TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S. Waves light
chop.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.FRI...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Waves
light chop.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.SAT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Waves light chop, increasing to a moderate chop in the
afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
choppy.
.SUN...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A chance of
showers in the morning, then showers with tstms likely in the
afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers.
Tstms likely, mainly in the evening.
.MON...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Waves
light chop. Showers likely. A chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
tstms in the evening. A chance of showers.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ231-170300-
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
953 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.REST OF TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt this
afternoon. Waves light chop, increasing to a moderate chop this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Waves a moderate chop, diminishing to light chop after
midnight.
.FRI...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Waves
light chop.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.SAT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon.
Waves a moderate chop.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
choppy.
.SUN...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. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers and
tstms likely in the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt
after midnight. Waves a moderate chop, diminishing to light chop
after midnight. Showers. Tstms likely, mainly in the evening.
.MON...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Waves light chop, increasing to a moderate chop in the
afternoon. Showers likely. A chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
showers and tstms.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ135-170300-
Pamlico Sound-
953 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.REST OF TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt this
afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.FRI...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.SAT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts
up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
2 to 4 ft. A chance of showers and tstms after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of tstms. A chance of
showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt
after midnight. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers.
.MON...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft or less, then around 2 ft
in the afternoon. Showers in the morning, then showers likely
with a chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ136-170300-
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
953 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.REST OF TODAY...SW winds around 5 kt, becoming SE 5 to 10 kt this
afternoon. Waves light chop.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.FRI...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Waves
light chop.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.SAT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Waves light chop, increasing to a moderate chop in the
afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves a
moderate chop.
.SUN...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt in the
afternoon. Waves a moderate chop, diminishing to light chop in
the afternoon. Showers with tstms likely in the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers with
tstms likely in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of
tstms after midnight.
.MON...S winds around 5 kt. Waves flat. Showers. A chance of
tstms in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...S winds around 5 kt. Waves flat. Showers likely with
a chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ137-170300-
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
953 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.REST OF TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S late. Waves
light chop.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.FRI...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Waves
light chop.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.SAT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts
up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Waves light chop, increasing to a
moderate chop in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
choppy.
.SUN...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. A chance of showers and tstms in the morning, then
showers and tstms likely in the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. Showers
likely. Tstms likely, mainly in the evening.
.MON...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers with a
chance of tstms.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ150-170300-
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
953 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.REST OF TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt
late. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 3 seconds and SE
2 ft at 8 seconds.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S
3 ft at 4 seconds and E 1 ft at 8 seconds.
.FRI...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas
around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds and SE 1 ft at
8 seconds.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Seas
around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds and SE 2 ft at
8 seconds.
.SAT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 4 seconds and N
1 ft at 4 seconds.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft, except 2 to 4 ft near shore. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at
7 seconds and SE 1 ft at 13 seconds.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of showers
in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of tstms in the
afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Showers with a
chance of tstms.
.MON...SW winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers and tstms in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...S winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ180-170300-
Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to
60 NM-
953 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.REST OF TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.FRI...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
.SAT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft after midnight. A chance of
showers and tstms after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers
in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt
after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Showers with a chance of tstms.
.MON...SW winds around 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Showers.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ152-170300-
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
953 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.REST OF TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave
Detail: SW 2 ft at 3 seconds and E 2 ft at 8 seconds.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S
3 ft at 4 seconds and E 2 ft at 8 seconds.
.FRI...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft
at 5 seconds and E 1 ft at 8 seconds.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail:
S 2 ft at 4 seconds and SE 1 ft at 8 seconds.
.SAT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft
at 4 seconds and E 1 ft at 8 seconds.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 7 seconds and E 1 ft at
8 seconds. A chance of showers and tstms after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of tstms. A
chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the
afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Showers with a
chance of tstms.
.MON...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Showers in the
morning, then showers likely with a chance of tstms in the
afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of
tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely
after midnight.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ182-170300-
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM-
953 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

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

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ154-170300-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
953 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.REST OF TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave
Detail: SW 2 ft at 3 seconds and SE 2 ft at 8 seconds.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW
3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 2 ft at 8 seconds.
.FRI...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft
at 5 seconds and SE 1 ft at 8 seconds.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail:
S 2 ft at 5 seconds and N 1 ft at 7 seconds.
.SAT...SW winds around 10 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and
SE 2 ft at 8 seconds.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SW 6 ft at 7 seconds and SE 3 ft at
8 seconds. A chance of showers and tstms after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds around 20 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. A chance of tstms.
A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the
afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of
tstms. Showers.
.MON...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Showers with a
chance of tstms.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Showers likely
with a chance of tstms.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ184-170300-
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM-
953 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

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

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ156-170300-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
953 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.REST OF TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt
this afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at
3 seconds and E 2 ft at 8 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
light chop, increasing to a moderate chop this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW
3 ft at 4 seconds and E 2 ft at 8 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop.
.FRI...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft
at 4 seconds and E 1 ft at 8 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
a moderate chop.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail:
SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and SE 1 ft at 8 seconds. Adjacent sounds
and rivers a moderate chop.
.SAT...S winds around 10 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 4 seconds and
SE 1 ft at 8 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop,
increasing to choppy in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S
5 ft at 7 seconds and SE 1 ft at 13 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers rough. A chance of showers and tstms after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers rough. A chance of showers and tstms.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough,
diminishing to choppy after midnight. A chance of tstms. Showers.
.MON...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop. Showers with a chance of tstms.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds
and rivers a moderate chop. Showers likely with a chance of
tstms.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ186-170300-
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM-
953 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.REST OF TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt
late. Seas around 2 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.FRI...SW winds around 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds around 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A slight
chance of showers and tstms after midnight.
.SAT...SW winds around 10 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft after midnight. A chance of
showers. A chance of tstms after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Showers likely with
a chance of tstms.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Tstms likely.
Showers.
.MON...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Showers. Tstms
likely, mainly in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Showers likely
with a chance of tstms.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ158-170300-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
953 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.REST OF TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt
this afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds
and E 2 ft at 7 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop,
increasing to a moderate chop this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW
3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 2 ft at 8 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop.
.FRI...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft
at 4 seconds and SE 1 ft at 8 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
a moderate chop.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail:
SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and SE 1 ft at 8 seconds. Adjacent sounds
and rivers a moderate chop.
.SAT...SW winds around 10 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and
SE 1 ft at 8 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop,
increasing to choppy in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, building to
5 to 6 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SE 5 ft at 7 seconds,
becoming S 6 ft at 7 seconds and SE 1 ft at 8 seconds. Adjacent
sounds and rivers choppy, increasing to rough after midnight. A
chance of showers and tstms after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy,
increasing to rough in the afternoon. A chance of showers and
tstms.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent
sounds and rivers choppy. A chance of tstms. Showers.
.MON...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop. Showers with a chance of tstms.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Adjacent
sounds and rivers a moderate chop. Showers likely with a chance
of tstms.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ188-170300-
Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM-
953 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.REST OF TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt
late. Seas around 2 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.FRI...SW winds around 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms after midnight.
.SAT...SW winds around 10 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft after midnight. A chance of
showers. A chance of tstms after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Showers likely with
a chance of tstms.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Tstms likely.
Showers.
.MON...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Showers with a
chance of tstms.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Showers likely
with a chance of tstms.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

274
FZNT22 KWBC 161502
OFFNT2

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
1102 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 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.

ANZ899-170215-
1102 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.SYNOPSIS FOR MID ATLC WATERS...A front will be nearly stationary
off of the Delmarva peninsula today through Fri with weak lows
moving E along the front. The front moves slowly N as a warm
front Fri night and Sat, moving N of the area Sat night. A
surface trough will be located along and near the coast Sat night
as a cold front approaches the N waters from the NW. The cold
front moves into the N waters Sun, stalling off of the Delmarva
peninsula Sun night and continuing through early Mon, while to
the S weak low pressure or a trough should be located near the
Carolina coast. The front moves back N as a warm front late Mon,
moving N of the area Mon night. A trough should be located along
or near the entire coast Mon night and Tue, and a cold front
approaches the N waters from the NW Tue night.

$$

ANZ820-170215-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 FM-
1102 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.TODAY...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming SW. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Chance of rain.
.FRI...N to NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E to SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.SAT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.SUN...W winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to
6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming N to NE. Seas 4 to
5 ft.
.MON...E to NE winds less than 10 kt, becoming variable. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S to SW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.

$$

ANZ915-170215-
Between 1000FM and 38.5 N west of 69 W-
1102 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.TODAY...W to SW winds less than 10 kt, becoming SW. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.TONIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Chance of
rain.
.FRI...N to NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...Variable winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S to SE. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.SAT...S winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SUN...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to NW. Seas 4 to
8 ft.
.MON...E to SE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.

$$

ANZ920-170215-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
1102 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

...GALE FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE SAT NIGHT...

.TODAY...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...Variable winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
Slight chance of rain.
.SAT...SE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S to SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SUN...W to SW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.MON...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.

$$

ANZ905-170215-
East of 69W to the Hague Line between 1000 FM and 39N-
1102 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

...GALE FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE SUN...

.TODAY...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Slight
chance of rain.
.FRI...W to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming N to NE 5 to 10 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...Variable winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SAT...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming S. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 20 to 30 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.SUN...W to SW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt, diminishing to 5 to
15 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.MON...W to SW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S to SW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 4 to 6 ft.

$$

ANZ910-170215-
East of 69W and south of 39N to 250 NM offshore-
1102 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

...GALE FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE SUN...

.TODAY...W winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Isolated tstms.
.FRI...W winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Chance of rain.
.FRI NIGHT...Variable winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming E. Seas 3 to
4 ft. Chance of rain.
.SAT...E to SE winds less than 10 kt, becoming S to SE. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SW 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
6 to 11 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.MON...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 25 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.

$$

ANZ825-170215-
Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-
1102 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.FRI...W winds less than 10 kt, becoming NE. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E to SE winds less than 10 kt, becoming S. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.SAT...S winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN...W winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to
7 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W less than
10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.MON...SW winds less than 10 kt, increasing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.

$$

ANZ828-170215-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
1102 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

...GALE FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE SAT NIGHT...

.TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.FRI...W to SW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 ft, becoming 2 ft
or less.
.FRI NIGHT...S to SW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
Isolated tstms.
.SAT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SUN...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.MON...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 4 to 6 ft.

$$

ANZ925-170215-
Baltimore Canyon to Hatteras Canyon between 100 NM and 250 NM
offshore-
1102 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

...GALE FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE SAT NIGHT...

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.FRI...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, diminishing to less than 10 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
Isolated tstms.
.SAT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft, building to 6 to 10 ft.
.SUN...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.MON...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.

$$

ANZ830-170215-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
1102 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.FRI...W to SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SAT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft.
.MON...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft.

$$

ANZ833-170215-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
1102 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.TODAY...S to SW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.FRI...S to SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Isolated tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 5 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Isolated tstms.
.SAT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.MON...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

$$

ANZ930-170215-
Hatteras Canyon to Cape Fear between 100 NM and 250 NM offshore-
1102 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.TODAY...S to SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S to SW. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.FRI...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming SW. Seas 3 to
4 ft. Isolated tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Isolated
tstms.
.SAT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.MON...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

$$

ANZ835-170215-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
1102 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.TODAY...Variable winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
Isolated tstms.
.TONIGHT...S winds less than 10 kt, becoming SW. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.FRI...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Isolated
tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
Isolated tstms.
.SAT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.MON...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.

$$

ANZ935-170215-
Cape Fear to 31N east of 1000 FM to 250 NM offshore-
1102 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

.TODAY...E to SE winds less than 10 kt, becoming variable. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Isolated tstms.
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds less than 10 kt, becoming SW. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.FRI...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Isolated tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Isolated
tstms.
.SAT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.MON...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.

$$

.Forecaster Krekeler. Ocean Prediction Center.

NWS Tide Predictions:

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Tidal Information
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1110 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

NCZ203-204-205-171500-
Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
1110 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

Tides for Duck Pier:

Low tide 341 PM.
High tide 1002 PM.
Low tide 428 AM Friday.
High tide 1039 AM Friday.

Tides for Oregon Inlet:

Low tide 340 PM.
High tide 1019 PM.
Low tide 458 AM Friday.
High tide 1049 AM Friday.

Tides for the Pamlico Sound near Rodanthe:

High tide 1239 PM.
Low tide 649 PM.
High tide 101 AM Friday.
Low tide 840 AM Friday.

Tides for Hatteras Inlet:

Low tide 341 PM.
High tide 1005 PM.
Low tide 436 AM Friday.
High tide 1032 AM Friday.

Tides for Ocracoke Inlet:

Low tide 339 PM.
High tide 1006 PM.
Low tide 434 AM Friday.
High tide 1033 AM Friday.

Area Water Temperatures:
Duck Pier...79.
Jennettes Pier...78.
Oregon Inlet Marina...80.
Rodanthe Pier...79.
Avon Pier...80.

$$

NCZ195-196-199-171500-
West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
1110 AM EDT Thu Jul 16 2026

Tides for Bardens Inlet:

Low tide 326 PM.
High tide 938 PM.
Low tide 405 AM Friday.
High tide 1008 AM Friday.

Tides for the Harkers Island Bridge:

High tide 1137 AM.
Low tide 559 PM.
High tide 1205 AM Friday.
Low tide 654 AM Friday.

Tides for Beaufort Inlet:

Low tide 339 PM.
High tide 1004 PM.
Low tide 434 AM Friday.
High tide 1031 AM Friday.

Tides for the Newport River:

Low tide 441 PM.
High tide 1100 PM.
Low tide 536 AM Friday.
High tide 1127 AM Friday.

Tides for Bogue Inlet:

Low tide 343 PM.
High tide 1010 PM.
Low tide 438 AM Friday.
High tide 1037 AM Friday.

Tides for Swansboro:

Low tide 548 PM.
High tide 1157 PM.
Low tide 647 AM Friday.
High tide 1209 PM Friday.

Area Water Temperatures:
Beaufort...83.
Oceanana Pier...84.
Bogue Inlet Pier...85.

$$