National Weather Service Marine Forecast FZUS52 KMHX

FZUS52 KMHX 091435
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Coastal Waters Forecast for North Carolina
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
935 AM EST Mon Nov 9 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

AMZ100-100345
935 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2026

Synopsis for Eastern North Carolina coastal waters

W winds peaking this morning led to building seas. Center of SFC high slides offshore SECONUS TUE, but remains main feature for bulk of the upcoming work- week, allowing for seas to fall to 2ft everywhere inside of 20nm late WED. Late week front next best chance for Marine Headlines late THU onward with increasing Gale potential FRI into the weekend.

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AMZ230-100345
Albemarle Sound
935 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2026

REST OF TODAY
NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

TONIGHT
N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.

TUE
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.

TUE NIGHT
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.

WED
NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.

WED NIGHT
SE winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.

THU
S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less, then around 2 ft in the afternoon.

THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Waves around 2 ft.

FRI
W winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 4 ft.

FRI NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft.

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AMZ131-100345
Alligator River
935 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2026

REST OF TODAY
NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

TONIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N after midnight. Waves light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight.

TUE
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Patchy fog in the morning.

TUE NIGHT
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

WED
NE winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.

WED NIGHT
E winds around 5 kt, becoming S around 5 kt after midnight. Waves flat.

THU
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.

THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

FRI
W winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Waves choppy, increasing to very rough in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough.

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AMZ231-100345
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds
935 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2026

REST OF TODAY
NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

TONIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

TUE
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Patchy fog in the morning.

TUE NIGHT
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

WED
NE winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.

WED NIGHT
E winds around 5 kt, becoming S after midnight. Waves flat.

THU
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.

THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

FRI
W winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Waves choppy, increasing to rough in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Waves very rough, diminishing to rough after midnight.

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AMZ135-100345
Pamlico Sound
935 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2026

REST OF TODAY
NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

TONIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N around 5 kt after midnight. Waves around 2 ft in the evening, then 1 ft.

TUE
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less, then around 2 ft in the afternoon.

TUE NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves around 2 ft in the evening, then 1 ft.

WED
N winds around 5 kt, becoming SW around 5 kt in the afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less.

WED NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Waves 1 ft or less.

THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

THU NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

FRI
W winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

FRI NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves 3 to 4 ft.

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AMZ136-100345
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers
935 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2026

REST OF TODAY
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

TONIGHT
NW winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.

TUE
W winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.

TUE NIGHT
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

WED
N winds around 5 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Waves flat.

WED NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.

THU
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

THU NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves light chop, increasing to a moderate chop after midnight.

FRI
W winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Waves a moderate chop, increasing to choppy in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Waves rough, diminishing to choppy after midnight.

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AMZ137-100345
Neuse and Bay Rivers
935 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2026

REST OF TODAY
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

TONIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt, diminishing to around 5 kt after midnight. Waves light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight.

TUE
W winds around 5 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Waves flat, increasing to light chop in the afternoon.

TUE NIGHT
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

WED
N winds around 5 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Waves flat.

WED NIGHT
SW winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.

THU
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.

THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

FRI
W winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Waves choppy, increasing to rough in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves rough.

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AMZ150-100345
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm
935 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2026

REST OF TODAY
NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 4 seconds and E 4 ft at 11 seconds.

TONIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 11 seconds and N 3 ft at 7 seconds.

TUE
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 7 seconds and E 3 ft at 11 seconds.

TUE NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 4 seconds.

WED
N winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 10 seconds.

WED NIGHT
E winds around 5 kt, becoming S after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 10 seconds and W 1 ft at 4 seconds.

THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

FRI
W winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

FRI NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.

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AMZ180-100345
Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM
935 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2026

REST OF TODAY
NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt late this morning, then 25 kt late. Seas 5 to 6 ft.

TONIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

TUE
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

TUE NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

WED
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

WED NIGHT
NW winds around 5 kt, becoming W after midnight. Seas around 2 ft.

THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

THU NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of showers in the evening.

FRI
W winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft, building to 5 to 8 ft in the afternoon. A chance of showers.

FRI NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. A chance of showers.

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AMZ152-100345
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm
935 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING

REST OF TODAY
NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds and E 4 ft at 11 seconds.

TONIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 6 seconds and E 4 ft at 11 seconds.

TUE
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 7 seconds and E 3 ft at 11 seconds.

TUE NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds and E 3 ft at 11 seconds.

WED
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 5 seconds and N 2 ft at 6 seconds.

WED NIGHT
SW winds around 5 kt, becoming W after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 10 seconds and S 1 ft at 4 seconds.

THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

THU NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of showers in the evening.

FRI
W winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

FRI NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.

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AMZ182-100345
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM
935 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2026

REST OF TODAY
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft.

TONIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

TUE
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft.

TUE NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

WED
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

WED NIGHT
W winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 3 to 5 ft in the afternoon. A chance of showers in the afternoon.

THU NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.

FRI
W winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. A chance of showers.

FRI NIGHT
W winds around 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. A chance of showers.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

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AMZ154-100345
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary
935 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING

REST OF TODAY
NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 5 seconds and E 4 ft at 12 seconds.

TONIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 5 seconds and E 4 ft at 12 seconds.

TUE
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 7 seconds and E 3 ft at 12 seconds.

TUE NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds and E 3 ft at 11 seconds.

WED
NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 4 seconds.

WED NIGHT
W winds around 5 kt, increasing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 10 seconds.

THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

THU NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of showers in the evening.

FRI
W winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft.

FRI NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft.

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AMZ184-100345
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM
935 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2026

REST OF TODAY
NW winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.

TONIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

TUE
W winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft.

TUE NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

WED
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

WED NIGHT
W winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers after midnight.

THU
W winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft in the afternoon. A chance of showers in the afternoon.

THU NIGHT
W winds around 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.

FRI
W winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. A chance of showers.

FRI NIGHT
W winds around 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. A chance of showers.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

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AMZ156-100345
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm
935 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2026

REST OF TODAY
NW winds around 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 5 seconds and E 4 ft at 12 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.

TONIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to around 5 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 4 seconds and E 3 ft at 11 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop, diminishing to flat after midnight.

TUE
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds and E 3 ft at 12 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop, increasing to a moderate chop in the afternoon.

TUE NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds and E 3 ft at 11 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop, diminishing to light chop after midnight.

WED
NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and E 2 ft at 11 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop, diminishing to flat in the afternoon.

WED NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 10 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop.

THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop, increasing to choppy in the afternoon.

THU NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy.

FRI
W winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy, increasing to rough in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers very rough, diminishing to rough after midnight.

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AMZ186-100345
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM
935 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2026

REST OF TODAY
W winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt late this morning, then 25 kt late. Seas 5 to 6 ft.

TONIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

TUE
W winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

TUE NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

WED
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

WED NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

THU
W winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of showers in the afternoon.

THU NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.

FRI
W winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. A chance of showers in the evening.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

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AMZ158-100345
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm
935 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2026

REST OF TODAY
NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, except 2 to 3 ft near shore. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 5 seconds and E 4 ft at 12 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.

TONIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to around 5 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 4 seconds and E 3 ft at 11 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop, diminishing to flat after midnight.

TUE
W winds around 5 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 3 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers flat, increasing to light chop in the afternoon.

TUE NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 4 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop, diminishing to light chop after midnight.

WED
NW winds around 5 kt, becoming SW around 5 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and E 2 ft at 11 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers flat.

WED NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 10 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop.

THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 3 to 5 ft in the afternoon. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop, increasing to choppy in the afternoon.

THU NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy.

FRI
W winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy, increasing to rough in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming NW 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers very rough, diminishing to rough after midnight.

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AMZ188-100345
Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM
935 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2026

REST OF TODAY
W winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt this afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

TONIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

TUE
W winds around 5 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

TUE NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

WED
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

WED NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

THU
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of showers in the afternoon.

THU NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of showers and tstms in the evening.

FRI
W winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft.

FRI NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. A chance of showers in the evening.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.