Eastern North Carolina Marine Forecasts

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WHUS72 KMHX 160834
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
434 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

AMZ184-186-188-162045-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM-
434 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM
EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 14 to 19 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence in the end time
of gale force conditions, as they could extend well beyond
Monday.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-162045-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
434 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM
EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
7 to 12 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence in the end time
of gale force conditions, as they could extend well beyond
Monday.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-162045-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/
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-
434 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM
EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 10 to 15 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence in the end time
of gale force conditions, as they could extend well beyond
Monday.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-162045-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
434 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM
EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 9 to 14 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence in the end time
of gale force conditions, as they could extend well beyond
Monday.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-162045-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/
Pamlico Sound-
434 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM
EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
extremely rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence in the end time
of gale force conditions, as they could extend well beyond
Monday.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-162045-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
434 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM
EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
extremely rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the
Alligator River.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence in the end time
of gale force conditions, as they could extend well beyond
Monday.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ180-182-162045-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/
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-
434 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM
EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 14 to 19 ft expected.

* WHERE...The offshore waters from Duck to Cape Hatteras.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence in the end time
of gale force conditions, as they could extend well beyond
Monday.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ137-162045-
/O.NEW.KMHX.MF.Y.0020.261016T0834Z-261016T1300Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0016.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
434 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to less than 1 NM. For the Gale Watch, north winds
20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters
possible.

* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this
morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through
Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence in the end time of
gale force conditions, as they could extend well beyond Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

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

&&

$$

AMZ136-162045-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0088.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
434 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO
11 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico and Pungo Rivers.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Monday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

042
FZUS52 KMHX 160855
CWFMHX

Coastal Waters Forecast for North Carolina
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
455 AM EDT Fri Oct 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

AMZ100-162200-
455 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

.Synopsis for Eastern North Carolina coastal waters...

Steadily increasing SW winds through the day today. A cold front
moves through area waters Saturday, with strong N/NE winds behind
it. Very dangerous marine conditions are expected this weekend
as the cold front interacts with the Gulf Stream and likely
generates a deepening low pressure system.

$$

AMZ230-162200-
Albemarle Sound-
455 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds around 5 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt late
this morning and afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less, then around 2 ft
this afternoon. Patchy fog early this morning.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt with
gusts up to 25 kt after midnight. Waves around 2 ft. A chance of
rain after midnight.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Rain likely.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves
2 to 4 ft. A chance of rain.
.SUN...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves 2 to
4 ft. A chance of rain.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves
3 to 4 ft. A chance of rain.
.MON...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. A chance of rain in
the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. A chance of
rain in the evening.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft.

$$

AMZ131-162200-
Alligator River-
455 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W after midnight. Waves
a moderate chop. A chance of rain after midnight.
.SAT...N winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves choppy, increasing to rough
in the afternoon. Rain likely.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
very rough. A chance of rain.
.SUN...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves very
rough. A chance of rain.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves
very rough. A chance of rain.
.MON...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. A chance of rain.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. A chance of
rain in the evening.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Waves rough, increasing to very rough in the
afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough.

$$

AMZ231-162200-
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
455 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt this
afternoon. Waves a moderate chop.
.TONIGHT...SW winds around 15 kt, becoming W with gusts up to
25 kt after midnight. Waves a moderate chop, increasing to choppy
after midnight. A chance of rain after midnight.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, increasing to
25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Waves rough,
increasing to very rough in the afternoon. Rain likely.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves
very rough. A chance of rain.
.SUN...NE winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves very
rough. A chance of rain.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves
very rough. A chance of rain.
.MON...NE winds around 30 kt. Waves very rough. A chance of rain.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. A chance of
rain in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. A chance of showers
in the morning.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough.

$$

AMZ135-162200-
Pamlico Sound-
455 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt. Waves
2 to 3 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the
evening. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A slight chance of rain after midnight.
.SAT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming N
25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Waves 2 to
4 ft. Rain likely.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves
3 to 5 ft. A chance of rain.
.SUN...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Waves 4 to
6 ft. A chance of rain.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Waves
4 to 6 ft. A chance of rain.
.MON...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves 3 to 5 ft. A chance of rain.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves 3 to 4 ft. A chance of
rain in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft.

$$

AMZ136-162200-
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
455 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Patchy fog early
this morning.
.TONIGHT...SW winds around 10 kt, becoming W after midnight.
Waves light chop. A slight chance of rain after midnight.
.SAT...NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt with gusts up
to 30 kt in the afternoon. Waves a moderate chop, increasing to
choppy in the afternoon. Rain likely.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
choppy. A chance of rain.
.SUN...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves choppy.
A chance of rain.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
rough. A chance of rain in the evening.
.MON...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy. A chance of rain
in the evening.
.TUE...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

$$

AMZ137-162200-
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
455 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt late.
Waves light chop, increasing to a moderate chop late. Patchy fog
early this morning.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W after midnight. Waves
a moderate chop. A slight chance of rain after midnight.
.SAT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 20 to 25 kt with gusts up
to 30 kt in the afternoon. Waves choppy, increasing to rough in
the afternoon. Rain likely.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
very rough. A chance of rain.
.SUN...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves very
rough. A chance of rain.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
very rough. A chance of rain in the evening.
.MON...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Waves very rough, diminishing to rough in the
afternoon. A chance of rain in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. A chance of
rain in the evening.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Waves rough, diminishing to choppy in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves rough.

$$

AMZ150-162200-
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
455 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts
up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 4 seconds and
NE 3 ft at 8 seconds. Patchy fog early this morning.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W after midnight. Gusts
up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds and
NE 3 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, increasing to
25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to
6 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: E
6 ft at 9 seconds and NW 5 ft at 6 seconds, becoming N 9 ft at
9 seconds and S 5 ft at 6 seconds. Rain likely.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
8 to 11 ft, building to 10 to 12 ft after midnight. Wave Detail:
N 11 ft at 7 seconds, becoming NE 12 ft at 10 seconds and N 1 ft
at 5 seconds. A chance of rain.
.SUN...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 11 to
14 ft, except 10 to 12 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft at
11 seconds and N 1 ft at 4 seconds. A chance of rain.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
11 to 14 ft, except 10 to 12 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft
at 12 seconds and NE 2 ft at 4 seconds. A chance of rain.
.MON...NE winds around 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft. A chance of rain.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. A chance of
rain in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. A chance of showers
in the morning.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.

$$

AMZ180-162200-
Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to
60 NM-
455 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with
gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Patchy fog early this morning.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W after midnight. Gusts
up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A slight chance of rain after
midnight.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, increasing to
25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to
7 ft, building to 8 to 11 ft in the afternoon. A chance of rain
in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
10 to 13 ft, building to 12 to 15 ft after midnight. A chance of
rain.
.SUN...NE winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 12 to
17 ft. A chance of rain.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
13 to 17 ft. A chance of rain.
.MON...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft. A chance of rain.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 12 to 16 ft. A chance of tstms. A chance of
rain in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft. A chance of tstms
in the morning. A chance of showers.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft. A chance of
showers.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ152-162200-
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
455 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with
gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at
4 seconds and NE 3 ft at 8 seconds.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the
evening. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds and NE
2 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight.
.SAT...NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming N
25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to
6 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NW
5 ft at 5 seconds and NE 3 ft at 9 seconds, becoming N 9 ft at
9 seconds and S 5 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of rain in the
morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
8 to 11 ft, building to 9 to 13 ft after midnight. Wave Detail:
NW 11 ft at 7 seconds and N 3 ft at 13 seconds, becoming NE 13 ft
at 9 seconds and N 13 ft at 12 seconds. Rain likely.
.SUN...NE winds around 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 11 to
15 ft. Wave Detail: NE 15 ft at 11 seconds and N 3 ft at
8 seconds. A chance of rain.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
11 to 15 ft. Wave Detail: NE 15 ft at 13 seconds and NE 4 ft at
5 seconds. A chance of rain.
.MON...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. A chance of rain
in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. A chance of
rain in the evening, then a chance of showers and tstms after
midnight.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. A chance of tstms in
the morning. A chance of showers.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. A chance of
showers in the evening.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ182-162200-
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM-
455 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with
gusts up to 25 kt late. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft. A chance of showers after midnight.
.SAT...NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming N
25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to
6 ft, building to 8 to 11 ft in the afternoon. A chance of
showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
12 to 16 ft. Showers likely.
.SUN...NE winds around 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 13 to
18 ft. Showers likely.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
14 to 19 ft. Showers likely.
.MON...NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft. Showers likely.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft. Showers
likely with a chance of tstms.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft. A chance of tstms
in the morning. A chance of showers.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft. A chance of
showers.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ154-162200-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
455 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt late this
morning and afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at
4 seconds and E 3 ft at 9 seconds.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to
5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 5 seconds and E 3 ft at 10 seconds.
A chance of showers after midnight.
.SAT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming N
25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to
6 ft, building to 5 to 8 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: W 4 ft
at 5 seconds and E 3 ft at 9 seconds, becoming NE 8 ft at
9 seconds and SW 4 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of rain in the
morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: NE 11 ft at 9 seconds and NE 11 ft at
12 seconds. Rain likely in the evening, then showers likely after
midnight.
.SUN...NE winds around 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 10 to
14 ft. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft at 10 seconds and NE 14 ft at
13 seconds. A chance of rain.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
10 to 14 ft. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft at 14 seconds and NE 8 ft at
7 seconds. A chance of rain.
.MON...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. A chance of rain in
the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Showers likely in the evening,
then a chance of showers and tstms after midnight.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. A chance of tstms in
the morning. A chance of showers.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. A chance of
showers in the evening.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ184-162200-
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM-
455 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt late.
Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft. A chance of showers after midnight.
.SAT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming N
25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to
6 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft in the afternoon. A chance of
showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
11 to 15 ft, building to 13 to 16 ft after midnight. Showers
likely.
.SUN...NE winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 14 to
18 ft, building to 16 to 18 ft in the afternoon. Showers likely.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
16 to 19 ft. Showers likely.
.MON...NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 18 ft. Showers likely.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft. Showers
likely with a chance of tstms.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Showers likely with
a chance of tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ156-162200-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
455 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt late.
Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds and E 2 ft at
9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop, increasing
to choppy late.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to
4 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at
10 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy. A slight chance of
showers after midnight.
.SAT...NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming N
25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to
4 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NW
4 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 10 seconds, becoming NE 6 ft at
9 seconds and SW 5 ft at 6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
rough, increasing to very rough in the afternoon. A chance of
rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: N 8 ft at 7 seconds and NE 8 ft at
13 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers extremely rough. Showers
likely.
.SUN...NE winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 6 to
9 ft. Wave Detail: NE 9 ft at 8 seconds and E 9 ft at 13 seconds.
Adjacent sounds and rivers extremely rough. A chance of rain.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NE 9 ft at 8 seconds and NE 9 ft at
14 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers extremely rough. A chance
of rain.
.MON...N winds around 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers very rough. A chance of rain.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft, subsiding to
5 to 7 ft after midnight. Adjacent sounds and rivers very rough.
A chance of rain in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers rough.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds
and rivers rough.

$$

AMZ186-162200-
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM-
455 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to
5 ft. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of
showers after midnight.
.SAT...NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming N
25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to
6 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft in the afternoon. A chance of showers
in the morning, then showers in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas
10 to 14 ft, building to 12 to 16 ft after midnight. Showers
likely.
.SUN...NE winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 12 to
16 ft, building to 14 to 19 ft in the afternoon. Showers likely.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 35 to 40 kt, diminishing to around 30 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft. Showers
likely.
.MON...NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft. Showers likely.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt
after midnight. Seas 12 to 16 ft. Showers likely.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. A chance of
showers.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. A chance of
showers.

$$

AMZ158-162200-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
455 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW
3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 2 ft at 10 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SW
4 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers choppy.
.SAT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming N
25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to
6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 6 ft at 9 seconds and W 5 ft at 6 seconds.
Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy, increasing to very rough in
the afternoon. Rain likely.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
7 to 10 ft, except 4 to 6 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 9 ft at
8 seconds and NE 7 ft at 12 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
very rough. A chance of rain.
.SUN...NE winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 8 to
11 ft, except 5 to 7 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 10 ft at
9 seconds and NE 10 ft at 12 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
very rough. A chance of rain.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
8 to 11 ft, except 5 to 7 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 11 ft at
9 seconds and NE 11 ft at 13 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
very rough. A chance of showers.
.MON...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers very rough. A chance of showers.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers very
rough, diminishing to rough after midnight.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers rough.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough,
diminishing to choppy after midnight.

$$

AMZ188-162200-
Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM-
455 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft. A slight chance of showers.
.SAT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming N
25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to
5 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft in the afternoon. A chance of showers
in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
10 to 14 ft. Showers likely.
.SUN...NE winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 11 to
15 ft, building to 12 to 17 ft in the afternoon. Showers likely.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas
13 to 18 ft. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
.MON...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft. A chance of
showers.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt
after midnight. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Showers likely, mainly in the
evening.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft, subsiding to 8 to
11 ft in the afternoon. A chance of showers.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. A chance of
showers.

$$

065
FZNT22 KWBC 160910
OFFNT2

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
510 AM EDT Fri Oct 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.

ANZ899-161945-
510 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

.SYNOPSIS FOR MID ATLC WATERS...High pressure over the central
and S waters will shift E of the region today. A stalled front
over the central waters will lift back to the N and NE as a warm
front today into tonight. A strong cold front will move SE over
the area tonight into Sat night, then pass SE of the waters Sat
night and Sun. The front will stall just SE and E of the central
and southern waters Sun night into Mon while low pressure forms
on the front just E of the southern waters. The low will then
move slowly N into the central waters Mon, then meander over the
area into Tue night. Mariners should monitor subsequent forecasts
for the potential of widespread hazardous conditions tonight into
Tue night.

$$

ANZ820-161945-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 FM-
510 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE MON...

.TODAY...S to SE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S to SW. Seas 3 to
5 ft. Chance of showers.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N to NW 20 to 25 kt.
Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.SAT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Scattered showers.
Chance of rain.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming NE. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.SUN...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.MON...NE winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
11 to 17 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.TUE...NE winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to
14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt.
Seas 10 to 14 ft.

$$

ANZ915-161945-
Between 1000FM and 38.5 N west of 69 W-
510 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...S to SE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S to SW 20 to
30 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Chance of showers.
.TONIGHT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft. Scattered showers,
then rain.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming NE. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SUN...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...E to NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.MON...E to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.TUE...NE winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
11 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 11 to 15 ft.

$$

ANZ920-161945-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
510 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...SE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S to SW 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 4 to 6 ft. Chance of showers.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to
13 ft. Scattered showers and tstms, then rain.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft. Rain.
.SUN...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.MON...E to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming E to NE 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.TUE...NE winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
11 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 9 to 15 ft.

$$

ANZ905-161945-
East of 69W to the Hague Line between 1000 FM and 39N-
510 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE SUN...

.TODAY...SE winds less than 10 kt, becoming S 20 to 30 kt. Seas
4 to 8 ft. Chance of showers.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Chance of
showers.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Scattered showers.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft. Rain.
.SUN...NE winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
8 to 14 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming E 25 to 35 kt. Seas
9 to 16 ft.
.MON...E winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
9 to 16 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E to SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.TUE...E to SE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NE 15 to 25 kt. Seas
9 to 11 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.

$$

ANZ910-161945-
East of 69W and south of 39N to 250 NM offshore-
510 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...E to SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 15 to 25 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft. Chance of showers.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.SAT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N 25 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to
11 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming NE 30 to 40 kt. Seas
10 to 17 ft. Rain.
.SUN...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming E 35 to 45 kt. Seas
13 to 20 ft.
.MON...E winds 30 to 40 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
12 to 17 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E to SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.TUE...SE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming E to NE. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.

$$

ANZ825-161945-
Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-
510 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...S to SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW, then, becoming S
to SW 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Chance of showers.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming N 15 to 25 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft.
.SAT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to
11 ft. Scattered showers and tstms, then rain.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.SUN...NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming 25 to 30 kt. Seas
15 to 19 ft.
.MON...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming N to NE 25 to 30 kt.
Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.TUE...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N to NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 14 ft.

$$

ANZ828-161945-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
510 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming N 15 to 25 kt. Seas
5 to 6 ft. Chance of tstms.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 35 to 45 kt. Seas 6 to
9 ft, building to 10 to 15 ft. Scattered showers and tstms, then
rain.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NE winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 22 ft. Chance
of rain.
.SUN...NE winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 23 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 23 ft.
.MON...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.TUE...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt.
Seas 12 to 15 ft.

$$

ANZ925-161945-
Baltimore Canyon to Hatteras Canyon between 100 NM and 250 NM
offshore-
510 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...STORM WARNING...

.TODAY...S to SE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S to SW. Seas 3 to
6 ft. Chance of showers and slight chance of tstms.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 40 kt. Seas 5 to
9 ft, building to 9 to 15 ft. Scattered showers and tstms, then
rain.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt, increasing to 40 to
50 kt. Seas 13 to 22 ft. Rain.
.SUN...NE winds 40 to 50 kt, diminishing to 35 to 45 kt. Seas
14 to 24 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 23 ft.
.MON...E to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.TUE...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N to NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.

$$

ANZ830-161945-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
510 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...W to SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Chance of
tstms.
.SAT...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N 35 to 45 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft, building to 9 to 15 ft. Scattered showers and tstms,
then rain.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft. Rain.
.SUN...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 21 to 24 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 21 to 23 ft.
.MON...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 22 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 17 ft.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 15 ft.

$$

ANZ833-161945-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
510 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Chance of
tstms.
.SAT...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N 30 to 40 kt. Seas 5 to
6 ft, building to 9 to 15 ft. Scattered showers and tstms, then
rain.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 24 ft. Rain, then
showers.
.SUN...N to NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 20 to 26 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 21 to 25 ft.
.MON...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 17 to 24 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to
14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming 25 to 35 kt. Seas
12 to 16 ft.

$$

ANZ930-161945-
Hatteras Canyon to Cape Fear between 100 NM and 250 NM offshore-
510 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...SW winds less than 10 kt, increasing to 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Chance of
tstms.
.SAT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N 30 to 40 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft, building to 8 to 13 ft. Scattered showers and tstms, then
rain.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 35 to 45 kt, becoming NE. Seas 13 to 23 ft.
Showers and tstms.
.SUN...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 24 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 23 ft.
.MON...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 22 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.

$$

ANZ835-161945-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
510 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S to SW 5 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Chance of
tstms.
.SAT...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N 30 to 40 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft, building to 8 to 13 ft. Scattered showers and tstms,
then rain.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 23 ft. Rain.
.SUN...N to NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 25 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 35 to 45 kt, becoming N 30 to 40 kt. Seas
15 to 25 ft.
.MON...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 24 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.

$$

ANZ935-161945-
Cape Fear to 31N east of 1000 FM to 250 NM offshore-
510 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...S to SW winds less than 10 kt, becoming S. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SW. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
Chance of tstms.
.SAT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N to NW 20 to 30 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft, building to 6 to 10 ft. Scattered showers and tstms,
then rain.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 23 ft. Showers and
scattered tstms.
.SUN...N to NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 25 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N to NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft.
.MON...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 23 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 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
710 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

NCZ203-204-205-171100-
Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
710 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

Tides for Duck Pier:

High tide 1150 AM.
Low tide 625 PM.
High tide 1211 AM Saturday.
Low tide 611 AM Saturday.

Tides for Oregon Inlet:

High tide 1157 AM.
Low tide 632 PM.
High tide 1233 AM Saturday.
Low tide 629 AM Saturday.

Tides for the Pamlico Sound near Rodanthe:

Low tide 927 AM.
High tide 243 PM.
Low tide 859 PM.
High tide 253 AM Saturday.

Tides for Hatteras Inlet:

High tide 1158 AM.
Low tide 644 PM.
High tide 1218 AM Saturday.
Low tide 611 AM Saturday.

Tides for Ocracoke Inlet:

High tide 1159 AM.
Low tide 642 PM.
High tide 1219 AM Saturday.
Low tide 609 AM Saturday.


Area Water Temperatures:
Jennettes Pier...72.
Oregon Inlet Marina...74.
Rodanthe Pier...73.
Avon Pier...74.

$$

NCZ195-196-199-171100-
West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
710 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

Tides for Bardens Inlet:

High tide 1140 AM.
Low tide 603 PM.
High tide 1202 AM Saturday.
Low tide 550 AM Saturday.

Tides for the Harkers Island Bridge:

Low tide 739 AM.
High tide 158 PM.
Low tide 902 PM.
High tide 218 AM Saturday.

Tides for Beaufort Inlet:

High tide 1157 AM.
Low tide 642 PM.
High tide 1217 AM Saturday.
Low tide 609 AM Saturday.

Tides for the Newport River:

High tide 1253 PM.
Low tide 744 PM.
High tide 113 AM Saturday.
Low tide 711 AM Saturday.

Tides for Bogue Inlet:

High tide 1203 PM.
Low tide 646 PM.
High tide 1223 AM Saturday.
Low tide 613 AM Saturday.

Tides for Swansboro:

Low tide 726 AM.
High tide 155 PM.
Low tide 841 PM.
High tide 156 AM Saturday.


Area Water Temperatures:
Beaufort...76.
Oceanana Pier...75.
Bogue Inlet Pier...75.

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