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National Weather Service Marine Forecast FZUS52 KMHX

FZUS52 KMHX 200700
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Coastal Waters Forecast for North Carolina
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 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

AMZ100-202000
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

Synopsis for Eastern North Carolina coastal waters

Very dangerous marine conditions are expected to continue into mid week as a low pressure system deepens and lingers well offshore. Confidence is still low on the end time of the hazardous conditions, though gales will likely last through at least mid week for the offshore waters.

AMZ230-202000
Albemarle Sound
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT

TODAY
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

TONIGHT
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

WED
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

WED NIGHT
N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

THU
NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft.

THU NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

FRI
N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

FRI NIGHT
NE winds around 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

SAT
NE winds around 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

SAT NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

AMZ131-202000
Alligator River
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT

TODAY
N winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt late. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves choppy, increasing to rough late.

TONIGHT
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves rough.

WED
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves rough.

WED NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the evening. Waves choppy.

THU
N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

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

FRI
N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy.

FRI NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

SAT
N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NE 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Waves a moderate chop, increasing to choppy in the afternoon.

SAT NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

AMZ231-202000
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING

TODAY
N winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves rough.

TONIGHT
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves rough.

WED
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves rough.

WED NIGHT
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves rough.

THU
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves choppy.

THU NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves choppy, diminishing to a moderate chop after midnight.

FRI
N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy.

FRI NIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy.

SAT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy.

SAT NIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy.

AMZ135-202000
Pamlico Sound
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING

TODAY
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves around 3 ft.

TONIGHT
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves around 3 ft.

WED
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves around 3 ft.

WED NIGHT
N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

THU
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

THU NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

FRI
N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

FRI NIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

SAT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

SAT NIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

AMZ136-202000
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

TODAY
N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy.

TONIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy.

WED
N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy.

WED NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves choppy, diminishing to a moderate chop after midnight.

THU
N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

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

FRI
N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

FRI NIGHT
NE winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop.

SAT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

SAT NIGHT
NE winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop.

AMZ137-202000
Neuse and Bay Rivers
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

TODAY
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves choppy.

TONIGHT
N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves rough, diminishing to choppy after midnight.

WED
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves choppy.

WED NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves choppy, diminishing to a moderate chop after midnight.

THU
N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

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

FRI
N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

FRI NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

SAT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

SAT NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

AMZ150-202000
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING

TODAY
N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Wave Detail: NE 12 ft at 12 seconds and N 2 ft at 5 seconds.

TONIGHT
N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft. Wave Detail: NE 12 ft at 11 seconds and N 1 ft at 5 seconds.

WED
N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Wave Detail: NE 13 ft at 12 seconds and N 1 ft at 4 seconds.

WED NIGHT
N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. Wave Detail: NE 13 ft at 12 seconds and N 1 ft at 4 seconds.

THU
N winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Wave Detail: NE 12 ft at 12 seconds and N 1 ft at 3 seconds.

THU NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the evening. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NE 10 ft at 11 seconds and N 1 ft at 3 seconds.

FRI
N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft.

FRI NIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.

SAT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft.

SAT NIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft.

AMZ180-202000
Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT

TODAY
N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft.

TONIGHT
N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft.

WED
N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon.

WED NIGHT
N winds 25 to 30 kt. Gusts up to 40 kt, decreasing to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 13 to 18 ft.

THU
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft, subsiding to 11 to 14 ft in the afternoon.

THU NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.

FRI
N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft.

FRI NIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.

SAT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft.

SAT NIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.

AMZ152-202000
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING

TODAY
N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft at 12 seconds and N 3 ft at 5 seconds.

TONIGHT
N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Wave Detail: NE 13 ft at 12 seconds and N 3 ft at 5 seconds.

WED
N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft at 12 seconds and N 3 ft at 5 seconds.

WED NIGHT
N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft at 12 seconds and N 3 ft at 5 seconds.

THU
N winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Wave Detail: NE 12 ft at 12 seconds and N 2 ft at 5 seconds.

THU NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the evening. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: NE 10 ft at 12 seconds and N 2 ft at 4 seconds.

FRI
N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.

FRI NIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft.

SAT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.

SAT NIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.

AMZ182-202000
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT

TODAY
N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft. A slight chance of showers early this morning.

TONIGHT
N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft.

WED
N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon.

WED NIGHT
N winds 25 to 30 kt. Gusts up to 40 kt, decreasing to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 14 to 19 ft.

THU
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft, subsiding to 11 to 15 ft in the afternoon.

THU NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.

FRI
N winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 10 to 13 ft.

FRI NIGHT
NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.

SAT
NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.

SAT NIGHT
NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.

AMZ154-202000
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING

TODAY
N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Wave Detail: NE 13 ft at 13 seconds and N 5 ft at 5 seconds.

TONIGHT
N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Wave Detail: NE 12 ft at 12 seconds and N 5 ft at 6 seconds.

WED
N winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Wave Detail: NE 13 ft at 12 seconds and N 4 ft at 5 seconds.

WED NIGHT
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft, subsiding to 8 to 11 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NE 13 ft at 13 seconds and N 3 ft at 5 seconds, becoming NE 11 ft at 13 seconds and N 3 ft at 5 seconds.

THU
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: NE 11 ft at 13 seconds and N 3 ft at 4 seconds.

THU NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the evening. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NE 9 ft at 12 seconds and N 2 ft at 4 seconds.

FRI
N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.

FRI NIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

SAT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

SAT NIGHT
NE winds around 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

AMZ184-202000
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT

TODAY
N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft. A slight chance of showers this morning.

TONIGHT
N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 17 ft.

WED
N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon.

WED NIGHT
N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.

THU
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.

THU NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.

FRI
N winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9 to 13 ft.

FRI NIGHT
NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.

SAT
NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft. A chance of showers in the afternoon.

SAT NIGHT
NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft. A chance of showers in the evening.

AMZ156-202000
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT

TODAY
N winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 7 ft at 6 seconds and NE 7 ft at 13 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough.

TONIGHT
N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NE 7 ft at 7 seconds and NE 7 ft at 12 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers very rough.

WED
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 6 ft at 7 seconds and NE 6 ft at 12 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough.

WED NIGHT
N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NE 7 ft at 13 seconds and NE 6 ft at 7 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough, diminishing to choppy after midnight.

THU
N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 6 ft at 13 seconds and N 2 ft at 5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy.

THU NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft at 12 seconds and N 1 ft at 3 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.

FRI
N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy.

FRI NIGHT
NE winds around 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy.

SAT
NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough.

SAT NIGHT
NE 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.

AMZ186-202000
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING

TODAY
N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.

TONIGHT
N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.

WED
N winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.

WED NIGHT
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.

THU
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.

THU NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.

FRI
N winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 to 11 ft.

FRI NIGHT
NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. A chance of showers.

SAT
NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. A chance of showers in the afternoon.

SAT NIGHT
NE winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 9 to 13 ft. A chance of showers.

AMZ158-202000
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING

TODAY
N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt this afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft, except 3 to 5 ft near shore. Wave Detail: E 8 ft at 15 seconds and N 5 ft at 5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough, diminishing to choppy this afternoon.

TONIGHT
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft, except 3 to 5 ft near shore. Wave Detail: N 7 ft at 6 seconds and E 7 ft at 12 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough.

WED
N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft, except 3 to 4 ft near shore. Wave Detail: E 7 ft at 12 seconds and N 6 ft at 6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough, diminishing to choppy in the afternoon.

WED NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the evening. Seas 5 to 8 ft, except 2 to 4 ft near shore. Wave Detail: E 7 ft at 13 seconds and NE 5 ft at 7 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy.

THU
N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, except 2 to 3 ft near shore. Wave Detail: E 6 ft at 13 seconds and N 3 ft at 4 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.

THU NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, except 2 to 3 ft near shore. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 13 seconds and N 2 ft at 4 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.

FRI
N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NE 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop, increasing to choppy in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy.

SAT
NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough.

SAT NIGHT
NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough.

AMZ188-202000
Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM
300 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING

TODAY
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.

TONIGHT
N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.

WED
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.

WED NIGHT
N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.

THU
N winds around 15 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.

THU NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

FRI
NE winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

FRI NIGHT
NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. A chance of showers.

SAT
NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9 to 12 ft. A chance of showers.

SAT NIGHT
NE winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 9 to 12 ft. A chance of showers.