National Weather Service Marine Forecast FZUS52 KMHX

FZUS52 KMHX 290531
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Coastal Waters Forecast for North Carolina
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
131 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 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

AMZ100-291845
131 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026

Synopsis for Eastern North Carolina coastal waters

A noticeably lower impact period for boaters is expected for the remainder of this week thanks to light winds and low seas.

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AMZ230-291845
Albemarle Sound
131 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026

REST OF TONIGHT
SE winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.

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

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

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

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

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

THU NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.

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

FRI NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.

SAT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming NE in the afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less, then around 2 ft in the afternoon.

SAT NIGHT
E winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft in the evening, then 1 ft.

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AMZ131-291845
Alligator River
131 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026

REST OF TONIGHT
SE winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.

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

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

WED
E winds around 5 kt, increasing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Waves flat, increasing to light chop in the afternoon.

WED NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Waves light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight.

THU
S winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.

THU NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

FRI
SW winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.

FRI NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

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

SAT NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

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AMZ231-291845
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds
131 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026

REST OF TONIGHT
SE winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.

TUE
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

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

WED
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

WED NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Waves light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight.

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

THU NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

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

FRI NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

SAT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming NE 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves flat, increasing to a moderate chop in the afternoon.

SAT NIGHT
E winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves a moderate chop, diminishing to light chop after midnight.

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AMZ135-291845
Pamlico Sound
131 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026

REST OF TONIGHT
E winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.

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

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

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

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

THU
SE winds around 5 kt, increasing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less.

THU NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.

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

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

SAT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less.

SAT NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.

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AMZ136-291845
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers
131 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026

REST OF TONIGHT
SE winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.

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

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

WED
E winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Waves flat, increasing to light chop in the afternoon.

WED NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Waves light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight.

THU
Light and variable winds, becoming SE 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Waves flat, increasing to light chop in the afternoon.

THU NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Waves light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight.

FRI
SW winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.

FRI NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.

SAT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Waves flat. A chance of showers in the afternoon.

SAT NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of showers in the evening.

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AMZ137-291845
Neuse and Bay Rivers
131 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026

REST OF TONIGHT
E winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.

TUE
E winds around 5 kt, increasing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Waves flat, increasing to light chop in the afternoon.

TUE NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E after midnight. Waves light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight.

WED
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

WED NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Waves light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight.

THU
E winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Waves flat, increasing to light chop in the afternoon.

THU NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt, diminishing to around 5 kt after midnight. Waves light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight.

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

FRI NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

SAT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Waves flat, increasing to light chop in the afternoon. A chance of showers in the afternoon.

SAT NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of showers in the evening.

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AMZ150-291845
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm
131 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026

REST OF TONIGHT
SE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 9 seconds and S 1 ft at 7 seconds.

TUE
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 10 seconds and SE 1 ft at 7 seconds.

TUE NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 9 seconds and S 1 ft at 5 seconds.

WED
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 11 seconds and S 1 ft at 6 seconds.

WED NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 11 seconds and SE 1 ft at 3 seconds.

THU
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 11 seconds and SE 1 ft at 3 seconds.

THU NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

FRI
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.

SAT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming NE in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

SAT NIGHT
E winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

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AMZ180-291845
Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM
131 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026

REST OF TONIGHT
NE winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

TUE
NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

TUE NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

WED
NE winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

WED NIGHT
E winds around 5 kt, becoming S around 5 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

THU
S winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

THU NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

FRI
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

SAT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming N in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

SAT NIGHT
E winds around 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft.

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AMZ152-291845
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm
131 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026

REST OF TONIGHT
E winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 10 seconds and NW 2 ft at 5 seconds.

TUE
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 10 seconds and SW 1 ft at 5 seconds.

TUE NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 10 seconds and SE 2 ft at 5 seconds.

WED
NE winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 10 seconds and S 1 ft at 5 seconds.

WED NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 11 seconds and SE 1 ft at 4 seconds.

THU
SE winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 11 seconds and SE 1 ft at 4 seconds.

THU NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.

FRI
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.

SAT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming N in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

SAT NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

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AMZ182-291845
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM
131 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026

REST OF TONIGHT
E winds around 5 kt. Seas around 3 ft.

TUE
NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft.

TUE NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft.

WED
NE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 3 ft.

WED NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Seas around 3 ft.

THU
SE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 3 ft.

THU NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

FRI
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

SAT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers.

SAT NIGHT
SE winds around 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of showers.

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AMZ154-291845
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary
131 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026

REST OF TONIGHT
E winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 10 seconds and S 2 ft at 5 seconds.

TUE
NE winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 10 seconds and S 2 ft at 5 seconds.

TUE NIGHT
E winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 11 seconds and SE 2 ft at 5 seconds.

WED
NE winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 11 seconds and SE 1 ft at 4 seconds.

WED NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 11 seconds and E 1 ft at 4 seconds.

THU
E winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 12 seconds and SE 1 ft at 3 seconds.

THU NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

FRI
SW winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

SAT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

SAT NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers after midnight.

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AMZ184-291845
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM
131 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026

REST OF TONIGHT
E winds around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A slight chance of showers.

TUE
NE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 3 ft. A slight chance of showers in the morning.

TUE NIGHT
E winds around 5 kt. Seas around 3 ft.

WED
NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft.

WED NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE after midnight. Seas around 3 ft.

THU
E winds around 5 kt. Seas around 3 ft.

THU NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft.

FRI
SW winds around 5 kt. Seas around 3 ft.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. A chance of showers after midnight.

SAT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas around 3 ft. A chance of showers.

SAT NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of showers.

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AMZ156-291845
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm
131 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026

REST OF TONIGHT
E winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 10 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers flat.

TUE
E winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 10 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers flat.

TUE NIGHT
E winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 11 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers flat.

WED
NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 11 seconds and E 1 ft at 4 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop.

WED NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 11 seconds and E 1 ft at 4 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop.

THU
E winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 12 seconds and E 1 ft at 4 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers flat.

THU NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop.

FRI
SW winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers flat.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop.

SAT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers flat, increasing to light chop in the afternoon. A chance of showers in the afternoon.

SAT NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop. A chance of showers after midnight.

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AMZ186-291845
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM
131 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026

REST OF TONIGHT
SE winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers late.

TUE
NE winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A slight chance of showers in the morning.

TUE NIGHT
E winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

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

WED NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

THU
E winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

THU NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

FRI
SW winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers after midnight.

SAT
NW winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers.

SAT NIGHT
SE winds around 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of showers.

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AMZ158-291845
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm
131 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026

REST OF TONIGHT
S winds around 5 kt, becoming N late. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 10 seconds and S 1 ft at 5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers flat.

TUE
N winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 6 seconds and E 2 ft at 12 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers flat.

TUE NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 12 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop.

WED
NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 12 seconds and SE 1 ft at 4 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop.

WED NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 13 seconds and E 1 ft at 4 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop.

THU
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 12 seconds and E 1 ft at 3 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop.

THU NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop, diminishing to flat after midnight.

FRI
SW winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers flat.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop.

SAT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers flat, increasing to light chop in the afternoon. A chance of showers.

SAT NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop. A chance of showers.

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AMZ188-291845
Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM
131 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026

REST OF TONIGHT
SW winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms late.

TUE
N winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

TUE NIGHT
E winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

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

WED NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

THU
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

THU NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

FRI
SW winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers after midnight.

SAT
NW winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers.

SAT NIGHT
SE winds around 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. A chance of showers.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.