Eastern North Carolina Marine Forecasts

501
WHUS72 KMHX 240617
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
217 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

AMZ152-154-156-158-241830-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0030.250324T1000Z-250325T0800Z/
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-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
217 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with some gusts up to 35 kt
and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-241830-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0030.250324T1200Z-250325T0100Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
217 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 9 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-241830-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0030.250324T1200Z-250325T0100Z/
Pamlico Sound-
217 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 9 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ131-136-137-230-231-241830-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0030.250324T1400Z-250324T2300Z/
Alligator River-Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
217 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
choppy waters expected.

* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the
Alligator River, and Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

449
FZUS52 KMHX 240739
CWFMHX

Coastal Waters Forecast for North Carolina
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
339 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

From S of Currituck Beach Light to N of Surf City NC out 20 NM,
including the Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds and the Monitor
National Marine Sanctuary

AMZ100-242015-
339 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

.Synopsis for Eastern North Carolina coastal waters...
Boating conditions deteriorate through the day ahead of a cold
front which will cross area waters late tonight and early tomorrow
morning. High pressure in the front`s wake slides offshore late
Tuesday ahead of the next system to impact the area late Tues into
Wed. High pressure takes control late week.

$$

AMZ230-242015-
Albemarle Sound-
339 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt with gusts
up to 25 kt late this morning and afternoon. Waves around 2 ft. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms late.
.TONIGHT...W winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Waves around 2 ft in the evening, then 1 ft. A chance
of showers with a slight chance of tstms in the evening.
.TUE...NW winds around 10 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Waves
1 ft or less, then around 2 ft in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW after midnight.
Waves around 2 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED...NW winds around 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft or less, then around
2 ft after midnight.
.THU...N winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt in the
afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight.
Waves 1 ft or less.
.FRI...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft or less, then around 2 ft
in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds around 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ131-242015-
Alligator River-
339 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with
gusts up to 25 kt late this morning and afternoon. Waves a
moderate chop, increasing to choppy late this morning and
afternoon. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms
late.
.TONIGHT...W winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Waves a moderate chop, diminishing to light chop after
midnight. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms in
the evening.
.TUE...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Waves light chop, increasing to a moderate chop in the
afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW after midnight.
Waves a moderate chop, diminishing to light chop after midnight.
A chance of showers.
.WED...NW winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.THU...N winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.THU NIGHT...N winds around 5 kt, becoming S after midnight.
Waves flat, increasing to light chop after midnight.
.FRI...SW 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.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ231-242015-
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
339 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt late this morning and afternoon. Waves a
moderate chop, increasing to choppy late this morning and
afternoon. A slight chance of showers late.
.TONIGHT...W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt,
diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves choppy,
diminishing to light chop after midnight. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then a slight
chance of showers after midnight.
.TUE...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Waves light chop, increasing to a moderate chop in the
afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW after midnight.
Waves a moderate chop. A chance of showers.
.WED...NW winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt in the
afternoon. Waves a moderate chop, diminishing to light chop in
the afternoon. A slight chance of showers in the morning.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Waves light chop, increasing to a moderate chop after
midnight.
.THU...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight.
Waves light chop.
.FRI...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds around 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ135-242015-
Pamlico Sound-
339 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt this
afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. A slight chance of
showers this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming
W 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves 2 to 4 ft. A slight chance of
showers and tstms in the evening.
.TUE...NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Waves
around 2 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W after midnight.
Gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A slight chance of showers in
the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.
.WED...NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt in the
afternoon. Waves around 2 ft in the morning, then 1 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
.THU...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds around 10 kt, becoming S after midnight.
Waves 1 ft or less.
.FRI...SW winds around 10 kt, increasing to around 15 kt in the
afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less, then around 2 ft in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ136-242015-
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
339 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt with gusts
up to 25 kt this afternoon. Waves choppy. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of tstms late.
.TONIGHT...W winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Waves a moderate chop, diminishing to light chop after
midnight. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening.
.TUE...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Waves light chop, increasing to a moderate chop in the
afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW after midnight.
Waves a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers.
.WED...NW winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.THU...NW winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.THU NIGHT...N winds around 5 kt, becoming SW after midnight.
Waves flat.
.FRI...SW 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.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ137-242015-
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
339 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt with gusts
up to 25 kt late this morning and afternoon. Waves a moderate
chop, increasing to choppy late this morning and afternoon. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms late.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Waves a moderate chop, diminishing to light chop after
midnight.
.TUE...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Waves light chop, increasing to a moderate chop in the
afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W after midnight.
Waves a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers after midnight.
.WED...NW winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.THU...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight.
Waves light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight.
.FRI...SW 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.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ150-242015-
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
339 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, increasing
to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this afternoon. Seas 3 to
5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 6 seconds and NE 2 ft at 6 seconds.
A slight chance of showers late.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming
W 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft
at 7 seconds and NE 1 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of tstms in the evening, then a slight chance of
showers after midnight.
.TUE...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 7 seconds and
NW 1 ft at 3 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds around 15 kt, becoming NW after midnight.
Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 6 seconds and NW 2 ft at
3 seconds. A chance of showers.
.WED...NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft
at 7 seconds and NW 2 ft at 4 seconds. A slight chance of showers
in the morning.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S
2 ft at 5 seconds and N 2 ft at 5 seconds.
.THU...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds around 10 kt, becoming S after midnight.
Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.FRI...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ152-242015-
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
339 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt this
afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft
at 6 seconds and NE 3 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of tstms this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming
W 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft
at 7 seconds and NE 1 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of tstms in the evening.
.TUE...NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 7 seconds and E 1 ft at
8 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W after midnight.
Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at
6 seconds and NW 2 ft at 2 seconds. A slight chance of showers in
the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.
.WED...NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft
at 6 seconds and NW 2 ft at 4 seconds. A slight chance of showers
in the morning.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S
2 ft at 5 seconds and N 2 ft at 6 seconds.
.THU...N winds around 15 kt. Seas around 3 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.FRI...SW winds around 10 kt, increasing to around 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ154-242015-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
339 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt late.
Some gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: S 8 ft at 7
seconds and NE 2 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of tstms this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Some gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: SW
8 ft at 7 seconds and NE 1 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then a slight chance
of showers after midnight.
.TUE...NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas
3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 7 seconds and SE 1 ft at
9 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming W after midnight.
Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at
6 seconds and SE 1 ft at 9 seconds. A slight chance of showers in
the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.
.WED...W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft
at 6 seconds and SE 1 ft at 9 seconds.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SW
2 ft at 5 seconds and NE 2 ft at 7 seconds.
.THU...N winds around 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.FRI...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds around 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ156-242015-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
339 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Some gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to
7 ft. Wave Detail: S 7 ft at 6 seconds and NE 2 ft at 7 seconds.
Adjacent sounds and rivers rough. A slight chance of showers late
this morning. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SW 7 ft
at 7 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough, diminishing to
choppy after midnight. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of tstms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after
midnight.
.TUE...NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 7 seconds and NW 2 ft at
3 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 20 to 25 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft
at 6 seconds and E 1 ft at 9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
choppy, increasing to rough after midnight. A slight chance of
showers after midnight.
.WED...W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft
at 6 seconds and E 1 ft at 9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
a moderate chop.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: N
2 ft at 3 seconds and S 2 ft at 5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop.
.THU...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate
chop, diminishing to light chop after midnight.
.FRI...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop,
increasing to choppy in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Adjacent
sounds and rivers choppy.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ158-242015-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
339 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt this
afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft
at 6 seconds and NE 1 ft at 6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
rough. A slight chance of showers late this morning and early
afternoon. A slight chance of tstms this afternoon. A chance of
showers late.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SW 7 ft
at 6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough, diminishing to
choppy after midnight. A slight chance of showers in the evening.
.TUE...N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 6 seconds and E 1 ft at
9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 20 to 25 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft
at 5 seconds and SE 1 ft at 9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
choppy, increasing to rough after midnight. A slight chance of
showers after midnight.
.WED...NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 5 seconds and SE 1 ft at
8 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt with
gusts up to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW
2 ft at 3 seconds and SW 2 ft at 5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop, increasing to choppy after midnight.
.THU...N winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy,
diminishing to a moderate chop in the afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE after midnight.
Seas 2 to 3 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop.
.FRI...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop,
increasing to a moderate chop in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Adjacent
sounds and rivers choppy.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

278
FZNT22 KWBC 240301
OFFNT2

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
1101 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 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.

ANZ899-250230-
1101 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

.SYNOPSIS FOR MID ATLC WATERS...A warm front will lift N through
the central and northern waters tonight and Mon. A strong cold
front will approach the coast later Mon, then move across the
waters Mon night into Tue. High pressure will build offshore
later Tue, then shift E of the area Tue night. Low pressure will
develop off the Delmarva Tue night, then track NE across the N
portion Wed and Wed night while pulling a cold front SE across
the central and S portions. High pressure will build to the coast
Thu, settle offshore Thu night into Fri, then gradually shift E
Fri night. A cold front will move into the N portions Fri night.

$$

ANZ820-250230-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 FM-
1101 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

.TONIGHT...S to SE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming SE 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.MON...S to SE winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming SW 15 to 25 kt. Seas
4 to 8 ft. Rain.
.MON NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 4 to 8 ft. Scattered showers.
.TUE...W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W to SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming N to NW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft.
.FRI...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

$$

ANZ915-250230-
Between 1000FM and 38.5 N west of 69 W-
1101 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

.TONIGHT...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming SE. Seas
3 to 6 ft.
.MON...S to SE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, building to
5 to 9 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt. Seas
7 to 13 ft. Numerous showers and tstms.
.TUE...W to NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt. Seas
6 to 10 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 15 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.WED...S winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S to SW 20 to 30 kt. Seas
4 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.THU...NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W to NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.FRI...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.

$$

ANZ920-250230-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
1101 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming SE. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.MON...S winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas 4 to
8 ft, building to 8 to 13 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft. Numerous
showers and tstms.
.TUE...N to NW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S to SW. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.WED...S winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming S to SW 25 to 35 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 12 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.THU...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.FRI...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.

$$

ANZ905-250230-
East of 69W to the Hague Line between 1000 FM and 39N-
1101 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming variable 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.MON...S winds 10 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to
8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming S to SW 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 8 to 13 ft. Numerous showers and tstms. Areas of fog with vsby
1 NM or less.
.TUE...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to
13 ft. Numerous showers and tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.WED...S winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W to NW 15 to
25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.THU...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.FRI...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.

$$

ANZ910-250230-
East of 69W and south of 39N to 250 NM offshore-
1101 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...N to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming variable. Seas
5 to 9 ft.
.MON...S winds 15 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to
11 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
Numerous showers and tstms.
.TUE...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W to NW 5 to 15 kt. Seas
9 to 15 ft. Numerous showers and tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...NW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.WED...S winds 10 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to
6 ft, building to 6 to 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt.
Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.THU...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.FRI...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.

$$

ANZ825-250230-
Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-
1101 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

.TONIGHT...SE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.MON...S winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming SW 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to
9 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.MON NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW 10 to
15 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Numerous showers and tstms.
.TUE...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W to SW 5 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.WED...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW 10 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft.
.THU...NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.FRI...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

$$

ANZ828-250230-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
1101 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...E to SE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.MON...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming SW 25 to 35 kt. Seas
7 to 12 ft. Scattered tstms.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W to NW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 7 to 12 ft. Numerous showers and tstms.
.TUE...NW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.WED...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W to NW 15 to 25 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.THU...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to SW 10 to
15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.

$$

ANZ925-250230-
Baltimore Canyon to Hatteras Canyon between 100 NM and 250 NM
offshore-
1101 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...E to SE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.MON...S winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas 4 to
8 ft, building to 8 to 13 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W to SW 20 to
30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Numerous showers and tstms.
.TUE...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W to NW 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 6 to 10 ft. Numerous showers and tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to
20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.THU...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.FRI...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.

$$

ANZ830-250230-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
1101 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...SE winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming S to SW 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.MON...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
7 to 12 ft. Scattered tstms.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W to NW 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 6 to 11 ft. Numerous showers and tstms.
.TUE...N to NW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming SW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to
9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.THU...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to SW 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.FRI...W winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.

$$

ANZ833-250230-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
1101 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...S winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SW 15 to 25 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.MON...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming SW 25 to 35 kt. Seas
7 to 11 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W 15 to 25 kt. Seas
6 to 10 ft. Numerous showers and tstms.
.TUE...N to NW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S to SW 10 to
20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt. Seas
4 to 8 ft.
.THU...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N to NE 5 to 10 kt.
Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.FRI...S to SW winds less than 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

$$

ANZ930-250230-
Hatteras Canyon to Cape Fear between 100 NM and 250 NM offshore-
1101 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...S to SE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 4 to 5 ft.
.MON...S winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming S to SW 25 to 35 kt. Seas
7 to 11 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
Numerous showers and tstms.
.TUE...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W to NW 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 5 to 9 ft. Numerous showers and tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 5 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft.
.WED...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.THU...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.FRI...W to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

$$

ANZ835-250230-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
1101 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.MON...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Slight chance
of showers.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W 15 to 25 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.TUE...N winds 5 to 15 kt, diminishing to less than 10 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S to SW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.WED...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU...N to NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming E. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI...E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S to SE 5 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

$$

ANZ935-250230-
Cape Fear to 31N east of 1000 FM to 250 NM offshore-
1101 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.MON...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Numerous
showers and tstms.
.TUE...W winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W to NW 5 to 15 kt. Seas
4 to 8 ft. Numerous showers and tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...N to NW winds less than 10 kt, becoming variable.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NE 10 to 15 kt. Seas
5 to 8 ft.
.FRI...E to NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming E to SE 5 to 10 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S to SE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.

$$

.Forecaster Connelly. Ocean Prediction Center.

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National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
410 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

NCZ203-204-205-250800-
Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
410 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

Tides for Duck Pier:

Low tide 959 AM.
High tide 358 PM.
Low tide 1002 PM.
High tide 434 AM Tuesday.

Tides for Oregon Inlet:

Low tide 1017 AM.
High tide 442 PM.
Low tide 954 PM.
High tide 445 AM Tuesday.

Tides for the Pamlico Sound near Rodanthe:

High tide 649 AM.
Low tide 109 PM.
High tide 748 PM.
Low tide 231 AM Tuesday.

Tides for Hatteras Inlet:

Low tide 1026 AM.
High tide 405 PM.
Low tide 1006 PM.
High tide 441 AM Tuesday.

Tides for Ocracoke Inlet:

Low tide 1024 AM.
High tide 406 PM.
Low tide 1004 PM.
High tide 442 AM Tuesday.


Area Water Temperatures:
Duck Pier...49.
Jennettes Pier...49.
Oregon Inlet Marina...58.
Avon Pier...53.

$$

NCZ195-196-199-250800-
West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
410 AM EDT Mon Mar 24 2025

Tides for Bardens Inlet:

Low tide 1000 AM.
High tide 344 PM.
Low tide 957 PM.
High tide 422 AM Tuesday.

Tides for the Harkers Island Bridge:

High tide 541 AM.
Low tide 1244 PM.
High tide 605 PM.
Low tide 1224 AM Tuesday.

Tides for Beaufort Inlet:

Low tide 1024 AM.
High tide 404 PM.
Low tide 1004 PM.
High tide 440 AM Tuesday.

Tides for the Newport River:

High tide 436 AM.
Low tide 1126 AM.
High tide 500 PM.
Low tide 1106 PM.

Tides for Bogue Inlet:

Low tide 1028 AM.
High tide 410 PM.
Low tide 1008 PM.
High tide 446 AM Tuesday.

Tides for Swansboro:

High tide 532 AM.
Low tide 1220 PM.
High tide 544 PM.
Low tide 1209 AM Tuesday.


Area Water Temperatures:
Beaufort...59.
Oceanana Pier...60.
Bogue Inlet Pier...60.

$$

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