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National Weather Service Marine Forecast FZUS52 KMHX
FZUS52 KMHX 060715
CWFMHX
Coastal Waters Forecast for North Carolina
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
315 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 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
AMZ100-062015
315 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026
Synopsis for Eastern North Carolina coastal waters
A cold front will continue to sink south through the waters early this morning. SCA chances likely to develop tonight and Monday with increasing NE winds.
AMZ230-062015
Albemarle Sound
315 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026
TODAY
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A slight chance
of showers early this morning. A slight chance of showers and
tstms early this afternoon.
TONIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
MON
NE winds around 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
MON NIGHT
E winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
TUE
E winds around 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
TUE NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
WED
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
WED NIGHT
S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft in the morning,
then 1 ft.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
AMZ131-062015
Alligator River
315 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026
TODAY
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
TONIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
MON
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A slight
chance of showers in the morning.
MON NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
TUE
NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
TUE NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
WED
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
THU
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
AMZ231-062015
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds
315 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026
TODAY
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A slight
chance of showers early this morning.
TONIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
MON
NE winds around 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
MON NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
TUE
NE winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop.
TUE NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
WED
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
WED NIGHT
S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
AMZ135-062015
Pamlico Sound
315 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026
TODAY
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A slight chance
of showers and tstms.
TONIGHT
NE winds around 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft. A slight
chance of showers and tstms in the evening.
MON
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A slight chance of
showers.
MON NIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming E 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
TUE
E winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
TUE NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
WED
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less, then around
2 ft after midnight.
THU
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Waves around 2 ft.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
AMZ136-062015
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers
315 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026
TODAY
NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E this afternoon. Waves
light chop. A slight chance of showers and tstms late this
morning. A chance of showers and tstms this afternoon.
TONIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A slight
chance of showers and tstms in the evening.
MON
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
MON NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
TUE
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
TUE NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
WED
E winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.
WED NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.
THU
SW winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
AMZ137-062015
Neuse and Bay Rivers
315 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026
TODAY
NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E 10 to 15 kt this
afternoon. Waves a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers and
tstms late this morning. A chance of showers and tstms this
afternoon.
TONIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A chance
of showers and tstms in the evening.
MON
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy. A slight chance of
showers. A slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
MON NIGHT
E winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NE 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Waves choppy, diminishing to a moderate chop after
midnight.
TUE
E winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
TUE NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
WED
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
THU
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
AMZ150-062015
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm
315 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING
TODAY
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE
2 ft at 4 seconds and S 1 ft at 5 seconds. A slight chance of
showers early this morning.
TONIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, except 3 to 4 ft
near shore. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 7 seconds and S 1 ft at
5 seconds.
MON
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 4 ft
at 5 seconds and NE 2 ft at 10 seconds.
MON NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E
4 ft at 7 seconds and NE 4 ft at 9 seconds.
TUE
NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 4 ft
at 10 seconds and SE 2 ft at 8 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE
3 ft at 9 seconds and SE 2 ft at 8 seconds.
WED
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
WED NIGHT
S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
AMZ180-062015
Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to
60 NM
315 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026
TODAY
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A slight chance of
showers early this morning.
TONIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
MON
NE winds around 15 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft.
MON NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
TUE
NE winds around 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
TUE NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
WED
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft.
WED NIGHT
S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 3 ft.
THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
THU NIGHT
SW winds around 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of
showers after midnight.
AMZ152-062015
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm
315 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
TODAY
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE
3 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 5 seconds. A slight chance of
tstms until late afternoon. A slight chance of showers.
TONIGHT
NE winds around 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE
4 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. A slight chance of
showers and tstms after midnight.
MON
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NE 4 ft
at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. A slight chance of showers
in the afternoon.
MON NIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming E 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 7 seconds and NE
5 ft at 10 seconds.
TUE
NE winds around 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE
5 ft at 10 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE
4 ft at 9 seconds and SE 3 ft at 7 seconds.
WED
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 3 ft.
THU NIGHT
SW winds around 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
AMZ182-062015
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM
315 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026
TODAY
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, building to 3 to 5
ft. A chance of showers early this morning. A slight chance of
tstms until late afternoon. A slight chance of showers late this
morning and afternoon.
TONIGHT
NE winds around 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A slight chance
of showers. A slight chance of tstms after midnight.
MON
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. A slight chance of
showers. A slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
MON NIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming E 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A slight chance of showers.
TUE
E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
TUE NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
WED
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Seas around 3 ft.
THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
AMZ154-062015
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary
315 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
TODAY
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE
4 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 5 seconds. A slight chance of
tstms. A chance of showers early this morning, then a slight
chance of showers late this morning and afternoon.
TONIGHT
NE winds around 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE
5 ft at 6 seconds and S 1 ft at 6 seconds. A slight chance of
showers and tstms.
MON
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft
at 6 seconds and S 1 ft at 6 seconds. A slight chance of showers
in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of
tstms in the afternoon.
MON NIGHT
E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE
6 ft at 12 seconds and E 5 ft at 7 seconds. A slight chance of
showers in the evening.
TUE
E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft
at 10 seconds and NE 1 ft at 4 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE
4 ft at 10 seconds and SE 3 ft at 8 seconds.
WED
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
THU
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
AMZ184-062015
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM
315 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026
TODAY
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, building to 3 to 5
ft. A chance of showers. A chance of tstms until late afternoon,
then a slight chance of tstms late.
TONIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms.
MON
E winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the morning.
Seas 6 to 8 ft. A slight chance of tstms. A slight chance of
showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the
afternoon.
MON NIGHT
E winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the
evening. Seas 6 to 8 ft. A chance of showers, mainly in the
evening.
TUE
E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
TUE NIGHT
E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
WED
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. A chance of
showers after midnight.
THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 3 ft. A chance of
showers.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms after midnight.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
AMZ156-062015
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm
315 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON
TODAY
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE 10 to 15 kt with gusts to
20 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave
Detail: E 3 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 5 seconds. Adjacent
sounds and rivers light chop, increasing to a moderate chop late
this morning and afternoon. A slight chance of tstms this morning.
A chance of showers. A chance of tstms this afternoon.
TONIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E
4 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers choppy. A chance of showers and tstms, mainly in the
evening.
MON
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft
at 6 seconds and S 1 ft at 5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
choppy. A slight chance of tstms. A slight chance of showers in
the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon.
MON NIGHT
E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E
4 ft at 7 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy. A slight
chance of showers.
TUE
E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft
at 9 seconds and E 2 ft at 5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers in the morning.
TUE NIGHT
E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE
4 ft at 7 seconds and E 4 ft at 10 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop.
WED
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers light chop.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Adjacent sounds
and rivers light chop.
THU
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 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.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent
sounds and rivers a moderate chop.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
AMZ186-062015
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM
315 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026
TODAY
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE 10 to 15 kt with gusts to
20 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft, building to 3
to 5 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
TONIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms.
MON
E winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 6 to
8 ft. A chance of showers. A chance of tstms, mainly in the
morning.
MON NIGHT
E winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
6 to 8 ft. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms.
TUE
E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A slight chance of
showers.
TUE NIGHT
E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
WED
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. A chance of
showers after midnight.
THU
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas around 3 ft. A chance of showers in the morning.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms after midnight.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
AMZ158-062015
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm
315 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON
TODAY
NE winds around 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt with
gusts to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2
ft at 4 seconds and S 2 ft at 5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers until late
afternoon. A slight chance of tstms late this morning and early
afternoon, then a chance of showers and tstms late.
TONIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E
4 ft at 5 seconds and S 2 ft at 6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers choppy. A chance of showers and tstms, mainly in the
evening.
MON
NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft, except 3 to 4 ft near shore. Wave Detail: SE 5 ft at
6 seconds and SE 1 ft at 9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
choppy. A slight chance of tstms. A slight chance of showers in
the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon.
MON NIGHT
E winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the
evening. Seas 4 to 6 ft, except 3 to 4 ft near shore. Wave
Detail: E 5 ft at 7 seconds and NE 4 ft at 11 seconds. Adjacent
sounds and rivers choppy. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of tstms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers
after midnight.
TUE
E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, except 3 to 4 ft near
shore. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 7 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers choppy. A slight chance of showers in the morning.
TUE NIGHT
E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E
4 ft at 6 seconds and E 4 ft at 9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop.
WED
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers light chop.
WED NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Seas
2 to 3 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop.
THU
W 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.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent
sounds and rivers a moderate chop.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
AMZ188-062015
Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM
315 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026
TODAY
N winds around 10 kt, becoming NE 10 to 15 kt with gusts
to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A slight chance of tstms
this morning. A chance of showers. A chance of tstms this
afternoon.
TONIGHT
E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms.
MON
E winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 5 to
8 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
MON NIGHT
E winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
5 to 8 ft. A chance of showers. A chance of tstms, mainly in the
evening.
TUE
E winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 5 to
7 ft. A slight chance of tstms. A chance of showers, mainly in
the morning.
TUE NIGHT
E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
WED
E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
WED NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
THU
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft.
THU NIGHT
SW winds around 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms after midnight.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.



