Eastern North Carolina Marine Forecasts

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Coastal Waters Forecast for North Carolina
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
417 PM EDT Thu May 21 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

AMZ100-220930-
417 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.Synopsis for Eastern North Carolina coastal waters...
A weak area of low pressure will move through the
Pamlico/Albemarle Sound vicinity and the nearby coastal waters this
afternoon. This evening into Friday, a frontal boundary is
forecast to slide south into the area, lifting north again on
Saturday. This boundary will bring showers and thunderstorms and
shifting winds. Sunday onwards a summertime pattern returns with a
coastal trough offshore.

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AMZ230-220930-
Albemarle Sound-
417 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SE 5 to 10 kt this
evening, then becoming NW after midnight. Waves 1 ft or less. A
chance of showers. A chance of tstms until early morning, then a
slight chance of tstms late.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A chance of
showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of
tstms in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt
after midnight. Waves around 2 ft in the evening, then 1 ft. A
slight chance of tstms in the evening. A chance of showers.
.SAT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A chance of
showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of
tstms in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. Showers
likely with a chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of
showers after midnight.
.SUN...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. Showers. A chance
of tstms in the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A chance of
showers and tstms.
.MON...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. Showers likely. A
chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. Showers
likely with a chance of tstms.
.TUE...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. Showers likely in
the morning, then showers with a chance of tstms in the
afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight.
Waves 1 ft or less. Showers with a chance of tstms in the
evening, then showers likely after midnight.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

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AMZ131-220930-
Alligator River-
417 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of tstms early, then showers likely
with a chance of tstms.
.FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of tstms in the morning, then showers likely
with a chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
tstms in the evening. A chance of showers.
.SAT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of showers
in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of tstms in the
afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers likely
with a chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of showers
with a slight chance of tstms after midnight.
.SUN...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers. A chance of
tstms in the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
.MON...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers likely with
a chance of tstms.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers
likely with a chance of tstms.
.TUE...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers likely in
the morning, then showers with a chance of tstms in the
afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight.
Waves light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight. Showers
with a chance of tstms in the evening, then showers likely after
midnight.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

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AMZ231-220930-
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
417 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt late this
evening and overnight. Waves a moderate chop, diminishing to
light chop late this evening and overnight. A slight chance of
showers early. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.FRI...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of tstms in the morning, then showers likely
with a chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then a
chance of showers after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM in the evening.
.SAT...SE 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. A chance of showers. A slight chance of tstms in the
afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to around 5 kt
after midnight. Waves a moderate chop, diminishing to flat after
midnight. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms.
.SUN...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers likely. A
chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
showers and tstms.
.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 with a chance of tstms.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely
after midnight.
.TUE...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers likely. A
chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds around 5 kt, becoming W after midnight.
Waves flat. A chance of tstms in the evening. Showers likely.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ135-220930-
Pamlico Sound-
417 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt late this
evening and overnight. Waves around 2 ft. A slight chance of
showers and tstms late this evening. Showers with a chance of
tstms after midnight.
.FRI...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Waves
1 ft or less. Showers likely with a slight chance of tstms in the
morning, then a chance of showers and tstms in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A slight
chance of tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers
likely after midnight.
.SAT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less, then around 2 ft in the afternoon.
Showers likely in the morning, then a chance of showers with a
slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft in the
evening, then 1 ft. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
tstms.
.SUN...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. Showers likely.
A chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A chance of
tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely
after midnight.
.MON...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft or less, then around 2 ft
in the afternoon. A chance of tstms. Showers likely, mainly in
the morning.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft in the
evening, then 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
.TUE...SW winds around 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A chance of
tstms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in
the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. Showers
likely with a chance of tstms.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ136-220930-
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
417 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...S winds around 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight.
Waves light chop. A chance of showers and tstms early, then
showers likely with a slight chance of tstms.
.FRI...W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Waves
light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms in
the morning, then showers likely with a chance of tstms in the
afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
showers and tstms in the evening, then showers likely after
midnight.
.SAT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers likely. A
chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers likely
with a chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of showers
with a slight chance of tstms after midnight.
.SUN...S winds around 5 kt. Waves flat. Showers. A chance of
tstms in the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
tstms. Showers, mainly in the evening.
.MON...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers with a
chance of tstms.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
.TUE...SW winds around 5 kt. Waves flat. Showers likely in the
morning, then showers with a chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds around 5 kt. Waves flat. Showers with a
chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ137-220930-
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
417 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt late this
evening and overnight. Waves a moderate chop, diminishing to
light chop late this evening and overnight. A slight chance of
showers early. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms
after midnight, then showers likely with a chance of tstms late.
.FRI...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers likely with
a chance of tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A slight
chance of tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers
likely after midnight.
.SAT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers likely in
the morning, then a chance of showers and tstms in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of tstms.
.SUN...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers. A chance of
tstms in the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
showers and tstms.
.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 with a chance of tstms.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
tstms in the evening. A chance of showers.
.TUE...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers likely. A
chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...SW 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.

$$

AMZ150-220930-
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
417 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft at 9 seconds and S
3 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of showers this evening. A chance of
tstms. Showers after midnight.
.FRI...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at
7 seconds and N 2 ft at 7 seconds. A slight chance of tstms. A
chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the
afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE
4 ft at 8 seconds and SE 3 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of tstms. Vsby 1 to 3 NM in the evening.
.SAT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 4 ft at 8 seconds and
SE 3 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers. A slight chance of
tstms in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 4 ft at 8 seconds and
SE 3 ft at 8 seconds. A slight chance of tstms. A slight chance
of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight.
.SUN...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft
at 9 seconds and SE 3 ft at 8 seconds. Showers likely. A chance
of tstms in the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds around 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms.
.MON...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of showers
and tstms.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of
tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely
after midnight.
.TUE...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Showers likely.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds around 5 kt, becoming W after midnight. Seas
2 to 3 ft. Showers likely.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ152-220930-
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
417 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt late this
evening and overnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SE 5 ft at
9 seconds and S 4 ft at 5 seconds. A slight chance of showers
early. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.FRI...W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft
at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of tstms. Showers
likely, mainly in the morning.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E after midnight. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 6 seconds and SE 3 ft at
9 seconds. Showers likely. A chance of tstms, mainly in the
evening.
.SAT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 4 ft at 8 seconds and
SE 3 ft at 9 seconds. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE
4 ft at 8 seconds and SE 3 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then showers likely
with a chance of tstms after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds around 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE
4 ft at 9 seconds and SE 3 ft at 8 seconds. Showers likely with a
chance of tstms.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds around 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of
tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely
after midnight.
.MON...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Showers likely with
a chance of tstms in the morning, then a chance of showers in the
afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms.
.TUE...SW winds around 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of showers
and tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds around 10 kt. Seas around 3 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.

$$

AMZ154-220930-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
417 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt late.
Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SE 5 ft at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at
5 seconds. A slight chance of showers and tstms early. Showers
likely with a chance of tstms.
.FRI...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft
at 9 seconds and SW 3 ft at 5 seconds. Showers with a chance of
tstms in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight
chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft at 9 seconds and
SW 2 ft at 5 seconds. Showers likely with a slight chance of
tstms.
.SAT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 4 ft
at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 4 seconds. Showers likely, mainly in
the morning.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE
4 ft at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then showers likely
with a chance of tstms after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds around 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE
5 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of tstms.
Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of
tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely
after midnight.
.MON...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of tstms.
Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms.
.TUE...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of showers
and tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 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.

$$

AMZ156-220930-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
417 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE
4 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 4 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop. A chance of showers and tstms late this
evening and early morning. Showers likely with a chance of tstms
late.
.FRI...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft
at 8 seconds and SW 1 ft at 4 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
light chop. Showers likely with a chance of tstms in the morning,
then a chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms in the
afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE
3 ft at 8 seconds and SW 1 ft at 4 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
tstms.
.SAT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft
at 8 seconds and S 1 ft at 4 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
a moderate chop. A chance of showers.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE
3 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 4 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop. A slight chance of tstms. A chance of
showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE
3 ft at 8 seconds and E 3 ft at 10 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers light chop. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds
and rivers a moderate chop. A chance of tstms. A chance of
showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.
.MON...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop. Showers likely with a chance of tstms in
the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent
sounds and rivers a moderate chop. A chance of showers after
midnight.
.TUE...SW winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers light chop. A chance of showers. A chance of tstms in the
afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Adjacent
sounds and rivers light chop. A chance of showers and tstms.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ158-220930-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
417 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt late. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft at 9 seconds and S 1 ft at
5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop,
diminishing to light chop late. A slight chance of showers this
evening. Showers likely with a chance of tstms after midnight.
.FRI...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft
at 8 seconds and SW 1 ft at 4 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
light chop. Showers likely with a chance of tstms in the morning,
then a chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms in the
afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE
4 ft at 9 seconds and S 1 ft at 4 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
tstms.
.SAT...S winds around 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft
at 8 seconds and S 1 ft at 4 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
light chop. A chance of showers in the morning, then a slight
chance of showers and tstms in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE
4 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop. A slight chance of tstms. A chance of
showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.
.SUN...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft
at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
light chop. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds around 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Adjacent
sounds and rivers light chop. A chance of showers and tstms.
.MON...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop. A chance of showers.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds around 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Adjacent
sounds and rivers light chop. A chance of showers after midnight.
.TUE...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop,
increasing to a moderate chop in the afternoon. A chance of
showers.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent
sounds and rivers light chop. A chance of showers and tstms after
midnight.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ180-220930-
Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to
60 NM-
417 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW late. Seas around
4 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms early. Showers with a
chance of tstms.
.FRI...W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A slight chance of
tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds around 5 kt, becoming E after midnight. Seas
4 to 5 ft. A slight chance of tstms. A chance of showers in the
evening, then showers likely after midnight.
.SAT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Showers likely.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then
showers likely with a chance of tstms after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Showers likely with
a chance of tstms.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. A chance of
tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely
after midnight.
.MON...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of tstms.
Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of
tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely
after midnight.
.TUE...W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Showers likely.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Showers likely.


Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ182-220930-
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM-
417 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt late.
Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms
early, then showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.FRI...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of tstms.
Showers, mainly in the morning.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms
in the evening, then showers with a slight chance of tstms after
midnight.
.SAT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A slight chance of
tstms. Showers.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Showers likely
with a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then showers with a
chance of tstms after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Showers with a
chance of tstms.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.MON...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Showers likely with
a chance of tstms.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of
tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely
after midnight.
.TUE...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 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.

$$

AMZ184-220930-
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM-
417 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A slight chance
of showers and tstms early, then a chance of showers and tstms.
.FRI...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Showers likely with
a chance of tstms in the morning, then a chance of showers with a
slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of tstms.
.SAT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Showers likely with a
slight chance of tstms.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Showers likely with a slight chance of
tstms in the evening, then showers with a chance of tstms after
midnight.
.SUN...S winds around 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the morning.
Seas 5 to 6 ft. Showers with a chance of tstms.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
5 to 6 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.MON...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Showers likely with
a chance of tstms.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms.
.TUE...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Showers likely with
a chance of tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 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.

$$

AMZ186-220930-
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM-
417 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A slight chance
of showers and tstms early. A chance of showers and tstms late
this evening and overnight.
.FRI...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Showers likely. A
chance of tstms, mainly in the morning.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of tstms.
.SAT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A slight chance of
tstms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in
the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Showers likely
with a slight chance of tstms.
.SUN...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of tstms.
Showers.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms.
.MON...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of showers
and tstms.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms after midnight.
.TUE...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of showers
and tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 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.

$$

AMZ188-220930-
Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM-
417 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A slight chance
of showers and tstms early. A chance of showers and tstms.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A slight chance of
tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A slight chance
of tstms in the evening. A chance of showers.
.SAT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of showers.
A slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A slight chance
of tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely
after midnight.
.SUN...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Showers likely with a
chance of tstms.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
.MON...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of showers
and tstms.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of
showers after midnight.
.TUE...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of showers.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of
showers. A chance of tstms after midnight.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

157
FZNT22 KWBC 212037
OFFNT2

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
437 PM EDT Thu May 21 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.

ANZ899-220800-
437 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.SYNOPSIS FOR MID ATLC WATERS...A cold front front extending E
to NE from near Cape Henry, Virginia, will become nearly
stationary tonight through Sat. Low pressure will develop along
the front along the Delmarva coast by Sat. The low will move NE
across the area later Sat into Sun, lifting the front N through
the waters as a warm front. Another cold front will move into the
waters Sun night, then again stall over the central waters Mon
through Tue night.

$$

ANZ820-220800-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 FM-
437 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...NE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming E 10 to 15 kt, then,
becoming NE 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Scattered showers and
chance of tstms.
.FRI...E winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Scattered showers
and chance of tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Scattered
showers and chance of tstms.
.SAT...E winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Scattered showers
and chance of tstms.
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.SUN...E to SE winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming S to SW 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming 5 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to
8 ft.
.MON...W to NW winds less than 10 kt, becoming variable. Seas
4 to 6 ft.
.MON NIGHT...Variable winds less than 5 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.TUE...Variable winds less than 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to SW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

$$

ANZ915-220800-
Between 1000FM and 38.5 N west of 69 W-
437 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...NE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming E to NE 10 to 15 kt,
then, becoming NE 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Scattered showers
and chance of tstms.
.FRI...E to NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Scattered
showers and chance of tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Scattered
showers and chance of tstms.
.SAT...E winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Scattered showers
and chance of tstms.
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SUN...E winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming SE 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to
13 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S to SE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SW. Seas 6 to
9 ft.
.MON...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N to NW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.TUE...Variable winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds less than 10 kt, increasing to 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 4 ft.

$$

ANZ920-220800-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
437 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NE 5 to 15 kt,
then, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Scattered
showers and chance of tstms.
.FRI...E winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Scattered showers
and chance of tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Scattered
showers and chance of tstms.
.SAT...E winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Scattered showers
and chance of tstms.
.SAT NIGHT...E to SE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SUN...E to SE winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming S to SE 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.MON...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.TUE...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming variable 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming NW. Seas
3 to 5 ft.

$$

ANZ905-220800-
East of 69W to the Hague Line between 1000 FM and 39N-
437 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...N to NE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Scattered
showers and chance of tstms.
.FRI...NE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Scattered showers
and chance of tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming E to NE 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft. Scattered showers and chance of tstms.
.SAT...E winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Scattered showers
and chance of tstms.
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SUN...E winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming SE. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming S. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.MON...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming NW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
6 to 11 ft.
.TUE...N to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.

$$

ANZ910-220800-
East of 69W and south of 39N to 250 NM offshore-
437 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NE 5 to 15 kt,
then, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Scattered
showers and chance of tstms.
.FRI...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Scattered showers
and chance of tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Scattered
showers and chance of tstms.
.SAT...E winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Scattered showers
and chance of tstms.
.SAT NIGHT...E to SE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SUN...E to SE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S to SE winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming S to SW. Seas
6 to 10 ft.
.MON...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W to NW. Seas 6 to
11 ft.
.TUE...N to NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming variable. Seas 4 to
8 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...Variable winds less than 5 kt, becoming W to NW.
Seas 4 to 6 ft.

$$

ANZ825-220800-
Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-
437 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...E to NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming NE 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft. Scattered showers and chance of tstms.
.FRI...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Scattered showers
and chance of tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Scattered
showers and chance of tstms.
.SAT...E winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Scattered showers
and chance of tstms.
.SAT NIGHT...E to SE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SUN...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S to SW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.MON...SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.TUE...Variable winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...Variable winds less than 5 kt, becoming W. Seas
3 to 4 ft.

$$

ANZ828-220800-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
437 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SW 5 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.FRI...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Scattered
showers and chance of tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming S to SW.
Seas 5 to 7 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.SAT...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming S. Seas 6 to
7 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas
6 to 7 ft.
.SUN...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft.
.MON...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.TUE...W winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

$$

ANZ925-220800-
Baltimore Canyon to Hatteras Canyon between 100 NM and 250 NM
offshore-
437 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming E to NE. Seas
3 to 5 ft. Scattered showers and chance of tstms.
.FRI...E to NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Scattered
showers and chance of tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Scattered
showers and chance of tstms.
.SAT...E winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Scattered showers
and chance of tstms.
.SAT NIGHT...E to SE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S. Seas 6 to
10 ft.
.SUN...S winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.MON...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.TUE...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.

$$

ANZ830-220800-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
437 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.FRI...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Scattered showers
and tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.SAT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Scattered showers
and tstms.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt.
Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.SUN...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
.MON...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
.TUE...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.

$$

ANZ833-220800-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
437 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt, then,
diminishing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Scattered showers
and tstms.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Scattered showers
and tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas
4 to 5 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.SAT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Scattered showers
and tstms.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
.SUN...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt.
Seas 5 to 6 ft.
.MON...S to SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
5 to 6 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
.TUE...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W to SW 10 to 15 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt.
Seas 4 to 6 ft.

$$

ANZ930-220800-
Hatteras Canyon to Cape Fear between 100 NM and 250 NM offshore-
437 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.FRI...S winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Scattered showers and
tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.SAT...S winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Scattered showers and
tstms.
.SAT NIGHT...S to SE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S to SE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.MON...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.TUE...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W to SW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 4 to 6 ft.

$$

ANZ835-220800-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
437 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.FRI...S to SE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.SAT...S to SE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.SUN...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.MON...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S to SW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 5 to 6 ft.
.TUE...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 4 to 5 ft.

$$

ANZ935-220800-
Cape Fear to 31N east of 1000 FM to 250 NM offshore-
437 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

.TONIGHT...S to SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.FRI...S to SE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.SAT...S to SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.SAT NIGHT...S to SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.SUN...S to SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S to SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.MON...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.TUE...S to SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.

$$

.Forecaster Collins. Ocean Prediction Center.

NWS Tide Predictions:

NOAA Tides and Currents Webpage

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Tidal Information
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
510 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

NCZ203-204-205-222100-
Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
510 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

Tides for Duck Pier:

Low tide 614 PM.
High tide 1230 AM Friday.
Low tide 708 AM Friday.
High tide 112 PM Friday.

Tides for Oregon Inlet:

Low tide 613 PM.
High tide 1245 AM Friday.
Low tide 736 AM Friday.
High tide 153 PM Friday.

Tides for the Pamlico Sound near Rodanthe:

Low tide 919 PM.
High tide 309 AM Friday.
Low tide 1037 AM Friday.
High tide 431 PM Friday.

Tides for Hatteras Inlet:

Low tide 606 PM.
High tide 1235 AM Friday.
Low tide 716 AM Friday.
High tide 113 PM Friday.

Tides for Ocracoke Inlet:

Low tide 604 PM.
High tide 1236 AM Friday.
Low tide 714 AM Friday.
High tide 114 PM Friday.


Area Water Temperatures:
Duck Pier...63.
Jennettes Pier...69.
Oregon Inlet Marina...78.
Rodanthe Pier...64.
Avon Pier...72.

$$

NCZ195-196-199-222100-
West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
510 PM EDT Thu May 21 2026

Tides for Bardens Inlet:

Low tide 548 PM.
High tide 1217 AM Friday.
Low tide 641 AM Friday.
High tide 1251 PM Friday.

Tides for the Harkers Island Bridge:

Low tide 824 PM.
High tide 235 AM Friday.
Low tide 934 AM Friday.
High tide 313 PM Friday.

Tides for Beaufort Inlet:

Low tide 604 PM.
High tide 1234 AM Friday.
Low tide 714 AM Friday.
High tide 112 PM Friday.

Tides for the Newport River:

Low tide 706 PM.
High tide 130 AM Friday.
Low tide 816 AM Friday.
High tide 208 PM Friday.

Tides for Bogue Inlet:

Low tide 608 PM.
High tide 1240 AM Friday.
Low tide 718 AM Friday.
High tide 118 PM Friday.

Tides for Swansboro:

Low tide 815 PM.
High tide 230 AM Friday.
Low tide 927 AM Friday.
High tide 247 PM Friday.


Area Water Temperatures:
Beaufort...77.
Oceanana Pier...72.
Bogue Inlet Pier...71.

$$

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