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CWFMHX
Coastal Waters Forecast for North Carolina
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
From S of Currituck Beach Light to N of Surf City NC out 60 NM,
including the Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds and the Monitor
National Marine Sanctuary
AMZ100-210200-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.Synopsis for Eastern North Carolina coastal waters...
High pres remains in the vicinity through Tue with winds generally
5-15 kt. Building winds and seas mid through late week with
possible gales by Wednesday and long duration of dangerously high
seas of 10+ ft.
$$
AMZ230-210200-
Albemarle Sound-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A slight chance
of showers late this morning and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Waves
1 ft or less.
.MON...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Waves
1 ft or less. A slight chance of showers and tstms in the
afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Waves 1 ft or less. A slight chance of tstms in the
evening. A chance of showers.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less, then around 2 ft in the afternoon.
A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a
chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Showers
likely with a chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of
showers after midnight.
.WED...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Showers likely.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. Showers
likely.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. Showers likely.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ131-210200-
Alligator River-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...NE winds around 5 kt. Waves flat. A slight chance of
showers.
.TONIGHT...S winds around 5 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Waves
flat.
.MON...SW winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Waves
flat, increasing to light chop in the afternoon. A slight chance
of showers and tstms in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A slight
chance of tstms in the evening. A slight chance of showers.
.TUE...NE 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. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers
likely with a chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
choppy. Showers likely with a chance of tstms in the evening,
then a chance of showers after midnight.
.WED...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Waves choppy, increasing to rough in the afternoon.
Showers likely.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. Showers likely.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ231-210200-
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A slight chance of
showers.
.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Waves
light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight.
.MON...SW winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Waves
flat, increasing to light chop in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A slight
chance of showers.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Waves light chop, increasing to choppy in the
afternoon. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers
likely with a slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
choppy. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
.WED...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Waves rough, increasing to very rough in the
afternoon. Showers likely.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. Showers
likely.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. Showers likely.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ135-210200-
Pamlico Sound-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A slight chance
of showers.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Waves
1 ft or less.
.MON...W winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Waves
1 ft or less.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A slight
chance of showers after midnight.
.TUE...NE 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.
A chance of showers. A slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers in the morning,
then showers likely in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves 3 to 5 ft. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. A chance of showers
in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves 3 to 4 ft. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ136-210200-
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...E winds around 5 kt, becoming SE late. Waves flat,
increasing to light chop late.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Waves
light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight. Patchy fog after
midnight.
.MON...W winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Waves
flat, increasing to light chop in the afternoon. Patchy fog in
the morning. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms in
the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE after midnight.
Waves light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight. A chance of
showers and tstms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers
after midnight.
.TUE...NE winds around 5 kt. Waves flat. A chance of showers in
the morning, then showers likely with a chance of tstms in the
afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
tstms in the evening. A chance of showers.
.WED...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A chance of
showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
.THU...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A chance of
showers.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A chance
of showers.
Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ137-210200-
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A slight chance of
showers early this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Waves
light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight. Patchy fog after
midnight with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.MON...NW winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Waves
flat, increasing to light chop in the afternoon. Patchy fog in
the morning. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Vsby
1 to 3 NM in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE after midnight.
Waves light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight.
.TUE...NE 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.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Waves light chop, increasing to a moderate chop after
midnight. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
.WED...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A chance of
showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves rough. Showers likely,
mainly in the evening.
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Waves rough, diminishing to choppy in the afternoon. A
chance of showers.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves rough. A chance of
showers.
Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ150-210200-
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft
at 8 seconds and E 1 ft at 11 seconds. A slight chance of showers
this morning. A slight chance of showers late.
.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 8 seconds and SE 1 ft at
9 seconds.
.MON...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 7 seconds and S 1 ft at
3 seconds.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: E
3 ft at 7 seconds and S 1 ft at 3 seconds. A slight chance of
showers.
.TUE...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft
at 7 seconds and S 1 ft at 3 seconds. A chance of showers. A
slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NE 7 ft at 8 seconds and S 1 ft at
3 seconds. Showers likely.
.WED...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Showers likely.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft. Showers likely.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ180-210200-
Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to
60 NM-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, diminishing to around 5 kt late.
Seas 4 to 6 ft. A slight chance of showers late this morning.
.TONIGHT...SE winds around 5 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas
4 to 5 ft.
.MON...W winds around 5 kt, becoming N around 5 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of tstms after midnight.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft in the
afternoon. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft after midnight. Showers likely.
.WED...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Showers likely.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft, building to
11 to 13 ft after midnight. Showers likely.
.THU...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Showers likely.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Showers likely, mainly in the
evening.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ152-210200-
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE
5 ft at 9 seconds and SE 2 ft at 11 seconds. A slight chance of
showers until late afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SE winds around 5 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas
3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 8 seconds and SE 2 ft at
10 seconds.
.MON...W winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 8 seconds and S 1 ft at
4 seconds.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: E
3 ft at 8 seconds and S 1 ft at 3 seconds. A slight chance of
showers and tstms after midnight.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 8 seconds and
SE 2 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft at 6 seconds and
SE 2 ft at 16 seconds. Showers likely.
.WED...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Showers likely.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Showers
likely.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Showers likely.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ182-210200-
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A slight chance of
showers and tstms early this morning.
.TONIGHT...SE winds around 5 kt, becoming SW around 5 kt after
midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.MON...NW winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of
showers. A slight chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance
of tstms after midnight.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers
in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, building to
5 to 8 ft after midnight. Showers with a chance of tstms.
.WED...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft, building to 8 to
11 ft in the afternoon. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. A chance of
tstms. Showers.
.THU...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Showers likely
with a chance of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Showers likely with a chance of
tstms.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ154-210200-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft
at 9 seconds and SE 4 ft at 11 seconds. A slight chance of
showers.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas
3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 8 seconds and SE 3 ft at
9 seconds.
.MON...NW winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at
4 seconds.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE
4 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 3 seconds. A slight chance of
showers in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight
chance of tstms after midnight.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft
at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 3 seconds. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail:
NE 4 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 4 seconds. Showers likely.
.WED...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Showers likely. A
chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Showers likely
with a chance of tstms.
.THU...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Showers likely with
a chance of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. A chance of
tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ184-210200-
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of tstms early this morning, then a slight
chance of showers late this morning and early afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas
4 to 6 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms after midnight.
.MON...NW winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas
3 to 5 ft. A slight chance of tstms in the morning. A slight
chance of showers.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then
showers likely with a chance of tstms after midnight.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Showers with a chance
of tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft, building to
5 to 7 ft after midnight. A chance of tstms. Showers.
.WED...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft, building to 7 to
10 ft in the afternoon. Showers with a chance of tstms.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft, building to
9 to 13 ft after midnight. Showers with a chance of tstms.
.THU...NE winds around 25 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft. A chance of
tstms. Showers.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 11 to 13 ft. Showers likely with a chance of
tstms.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ156-210200-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft
at 8 seconds and SE 3 ft at 11 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers light chop. A chance of showers. A slight chance of tstms
late this morning and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Seas
2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 9 seconds and SE 2 ft at
9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop, diminishing to
flat after midnight.
.MON...N winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 8 seconds and SE 2 ft at
9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers flat, increasing to light
chop in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E
3 ft at 8 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers light chop. A slight chance of showers. A slight chance of
tstms after midnight.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft
at 8 seconds and S 1 ft at 3 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail:
NE 3 ft at 8 seconds and S 1 ft at 5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop. Showers likely.
.WED...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers choppy. Showers likely. A chance of tstms in the
afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent
sounds and rivers rough. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.THU...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers rough. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds
and rivers rough. Showers likely with a chance of tstms in the
evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ186-210200-
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of tstms.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Seas
4 to 5 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms.
.MON...NE winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas
3 to 4 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then
showers likely with a chance of tstms after midnight.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Showers likely with a
chance of tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of
tstms. Showers.
.WED...N winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft in the
afternoon. Showers with a chance of tstms.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Showers with
a chance of tstms.
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft, building to 9 to
13 ft in the afternoon. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Showers likely with a chance of
tstms.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ158-210200-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...E winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E
3 ft at 7 seconds and SE 2 ft at 11 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers light chop. A slight chance of tstms. A chance of showers
until late afternoon, then a slight chance of showers late.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Seas
2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 9 seconds and SE 2 ft at
11 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop, diminishing to
flat after midnight.
.MON...N winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 8 seconds and SE 2 ft at
9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers flat, increasing to light
chop in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE
3 ft at 9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop. A
slight chance of showers. A slight chance of tstms after
midnight.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft
at 8 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
light chop. A slight chance of tstms. A slight chance of showers
in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 8 seconds and
SE 2 ft at 10 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop,
increasing to a moderate chop after midnight. Showers likely.
.WED...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely with a chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough,
diminishing to choppy after midnight. A chance of tstms. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers rough. A chance of showers and tstms.
.THU 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. A chance of tstms in the
evening. A chance of showers.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ188-210200-
Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Showers likely. A
chance of tstms until late afternoon, then a slight chance of
tstms late.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Seas
3 to 5 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms.
.MON...E winds around 5 kt, increasing to 5 to 10 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of
showers. A slight chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance
of tstms after midnight.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Showers likely with a
chance of tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Showers
likely. A chance of tstms after midnight.
.WED...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Showers with a chance
of tstms.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. A chance of
tstms. Showers.
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Showers likely with
a chance of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 8 to 11 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
$$
CWFMHX
Coastal Waters Forecast for North Carolina
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
From S of Currituck Beach Light to N of Surf City NC out 60 NM,
including the Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds and the Monitor
National Marine Sanctuary
AMZ100-210200-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.Synopsis for Eastern North Carolina coastal waters...
High pres remains in the vicinity through Tue with winds generally
5-15 kt. Building winds and seas mid through late week with
possible gales by Wednesday and long duration of dangerously high
seas of 10+ ft.
$$
AMZ230-210200-
Albemarle Sound-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A slight chance
of showers late this morning and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Waves
1 ft or less.
.MON...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Waves
1 ft or less. A slight chance of showers and tstms in the
afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Waves 1 ft or less. A slight chance of tstms in the
evening. A chance of showers.
.TUE...NE 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.
A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a
chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Showers
likely with a chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of
showers after midnight.
.WED...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Showers likely.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. Showers
likely.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. Showers likely.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ131-210200-
Alligator River-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...NE winds around 5 kt. Waves flat. A slight chance of
showers.
.TONIGHT...S winds around 5 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Waves
flat.
.MON...SW winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Waves
flat, increasing to light chop in the afternoon. A slight chance
of showers and tstms in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A slight
chance of tstms in the evening. A slight chance of showers.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Waves light chop, increasing to a moderate chop in the
afternoon. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers
likely with a chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
choppy. Showers likely with a chance of tstms in the evening,
then a chance of showers after midnight.
.WED...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Waves choppy, increasing to rough in the afternoon.
Showers likely.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. Showers likely.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ231-210200-
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A slight chance of
showers.
.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Waves
light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight.
.MON...SW winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Waves
flat, increasing to light chop in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A slight
chance of showers.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Waves light chop, increasing to choppy in the
afternoon. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers
likely with a slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
choppy. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
.WED...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Waves rough, increasing to very rough in the
afternoon. Showers likely.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. Showers
likely.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. Showers likely.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ135-210200-
Pamlico Sound-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A slight chance
of showers.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Waves
1 ft or less.
.MON...W winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Waves
1 ft or less.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A slight
chance of showers after midnight.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less, then around 2 ft in the afternoon.
A chance of showers. A slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers in the morning,
then showers likely in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves 3 to 5 ft. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. A chance of showers
in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves 3 to 4 ft. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ136-210200-
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...E winds around 5 kt, becoming SE late. Waves flat,
increasing to light chop late.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Waves
light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight. Patchy fog after
midnight.
.MON...W winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Waves
flat, increasing to light chop in the afternoon. Patchy fog in
the morning. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms in
the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE after midnight.
Waves light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight. A chance of
showers and tstms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers
after midnight.
.TUE...NE winds around 5 kt. Waves flat. A chance of showers in
the morning, then showers likely with a chance of tstms in the
afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
tstms in the evening. A chance of showers.
.WED...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A chance of
showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
.THU...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A chance of
showers.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A chance
of showers.
Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ137-210200-
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A slight chance of
showers early this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Waves
light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight. Patchy fog after
midnight with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.MON...NW winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Waves
flat, increasing to light chop in the afternoon. Patchy fog in
the morning. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Vsby
1 to 3 NM in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE after midnight.
Waves light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of showers
in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of tstms in the
afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Waves light chop, increasing to a moderate chop after
midnight. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
.WED...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A chance of
showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves rough. Showers likely,
mainly in the evening.
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Waves rough, diminishing to choppy in the afternoon. A
chance of showers.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves rough. A chance of
showers.
Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ150-210200-
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft
at 8 seconds and E 1 ft at 11 seconds. A slight chance of showers
this morning. A slight chance of showers late.
.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 8 seconds and SE 1 ft at
9 seconds.
.MON...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 7 seconds and S 1 ft at
3 seconds.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: E
3 ft at 7 seconds and S 1 ft at 3 seconds. A slight chance of
showers.
.TUE...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft
at 7 seconds and S 1 ft at 3 seconds. A chance of showers. A
slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NE 7 ft at 8 seconds and S 1 ft at
3 seconds. Showers likely.
.WED...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Showers likely.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft. Showers likely.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ180-210200-
Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to
60 NM-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, diminishing to around 5 kt late.
Seas 4 to 6 ft. A slight chance of showers late this morning.
.TONIGHT...SE winds around 5 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas
4 to 5 ft.
.MON...W winds around 5 kt, becoming N around 5 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of tstms after midnight.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft in the
afternoon. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft after midnight. Showers likely.
.WED...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Showers likely.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft, building to
11 to 13 ft after midnight. Showers likely.
.THU...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Showers likely.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Showers likely, mainly in the
evening.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ152-210200-
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE
5 ft at 9 seconds and SE 2 ft at 11 seconds. A slight chance of
showers until late afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SE winds around 5 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas
3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 8 seconds and SE 2 ft at
10 seconds.
.MON...W winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 8 seconds and S 1 ft at
4 seconds.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: E
3 ft at 8 seconds and S 1 ft at 3 seconds. A slight chance of
showers and tstms after midnight.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 8 seconds and
SE 2 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft at 6 seconds and
SE 2 ft at 16 seconds. Showers likely.
.WED...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Showers likely.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Showers
likely.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Showers likely.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ182-210200-
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A slight chance of
showers and tstms early this morning.
.TONIGHT...SE winds around 5 kt, becoming SW around 5 kt after
midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.MON...NW winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of
showers. A slight chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance
of tstms after midnight.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers
in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, building to
5 to 8 ft after midnight. Showers with a chance of tstms.
.WED...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft, building to 8 to
11 ft in the afternoon. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. A chance of
tstms. Showers.
.THU...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Showers likely
with a chance of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Showers likely with a chance of
tstms.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ154-210200-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft
at 9 seconds and SE 4 ft at 11 seconds. A slight chance of
showers.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas
3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 8 seconds and SE 3 ft at
9 seconds.
.MON...NW winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at
4 seconds.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE
4 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 3 seconds. A slight chance of
showers in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight
chance of tstms after midnight.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft
at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 3 seconds. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail:
NE 4 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 4 seconds. Showers likely.
.WED...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Showers likely. A
chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Showers likely
with a chance of tstms.
.THU...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Showers likely with
a chance of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. A chance of
tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ184-210200-
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of tstms early this morning, then a slight
chance of showers late this morning and early afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas
4 to 6 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms after midnight.
.MON...NW winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas
3 to 5 ft. A slight chance of tstms in the morning. A slight
chance of showers.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then
showers likely with a chance of tstms after midnight.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Showers with a chance
of tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft, building to
5 to 7 ft after midnight. A chance of tstms. Showers.
.WED...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft, building to 7 to
10 ft in the afternoon. Showers with a chance of tstms.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft, building to
9 to 13 ft after midnight. Showers with a chance of tstms.
.THU...NE winds around 25 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft. A chance of
tstms. Showers.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 11 to 13 ft. Showers likely with a chance of
tstms.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ156-210200-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft
at 8 seconds and SE 3 ft at 11 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers light chop. A chance of showers. A slight chance of tstms
late this morning and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Seas
2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 9 seconds and SE 2 ft at
9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop, diminishing to
flat after midnight.
.MON...N winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 8 seconds and SE 2 ft at
9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers flat, increasing to light
chop in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E
3 ft at 8 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers light chop. A slight chance of showers. A slight chance of
tstms after midnight.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft
at 8 seconds and S 1 ft at 3 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
light chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail:
NE 3 ft at 8 seconds and S 1 ft at 5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop. Showers likely.
.WED...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers choppy. Showers likely. A chance of tstms in the
afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent
sounds and rivers rough. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.THU...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers rough. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds
and rivers rough. Showers likely with a chance of tstms in the
evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ186-210200-
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of tstms.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Seas
4 to 5 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms.
.MON...NE winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas
3 to 4 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then
showers likely with a chance of tstms after midnight.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Showers likely with a
chance of tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of
tstms. Showers.
.WED...N winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft in the
afternoon. Showers with a chance of tstms.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Showers with
a chance of tstms.
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft, building to 9 to
13 ft in the afternoon. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Showers likely with a chance of
tstms.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ158-210200-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...E winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E
3 ft at 7 seconds and SE 2 ft at 11 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers light chop. A slight chance of tstms. A chance of showers
until late afternoon, then a slight chance of showers late.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Seas
2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 9 seconds and SE 2 ft at
11 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop, diminishing to
flat after midnight.
.MON...N winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 8 seconds and SE 2 ft at
9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers flat, increasing to light
chop in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE
3 ft at 9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop. A
slight chance of showers. A slight chance of tstms after
midnight.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft
at 8 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
light chop. A slight chance of tstms. A slight chance of showers
in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 8 seconds and
SE 2 ft at 10 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop,
increasing to a moderate chop after midnight. Showers likely.
.WED...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely with a chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough,
diminishing to choppy after midnight. A chance of tstms. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers rough. A chance of showers and tstms.
.THU 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. A chance of tstms in the
evening. A chance of showers.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
$$
AMZ188-210200-
Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM-
848 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.TODAY...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Showers likely. A
chance of tstms until late afternoon, then a slight chance of
tstms late.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Seas
3 to 5 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms.
.MON...E winds around 5 kt, increasing to 5 to 10 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of
showers. A slight chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance
of tstms after midnight.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Showers likely with a
chance of tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Showers
likely. A chance of tstms after midnight.
.WED...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Showers with a chance
of tstms.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. A chance of
tstms. Showers.
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Showers likely with
a chance of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 8 to 11 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
$$