Coastal Waters Forecast
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
376 FZUS52 KMHX 190722 CWFMHX Coastal Waters Forecast for North Carolina National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 322 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 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 AMZ100-192030- 322 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026 .Synopsis for Eastern North Carolina coastal waters... SW winds remain 15-25kt with 6ft+ seas lingering through tonight. Offshore isolated to widely scattered shower and tstorms increases in coverage through MON ahead of a front approaching and stalling near Nern NC waters before lifting back N MON night. Another cold front will cross area waters middle to late next week with N-NEerly winds late THU into the weekend. $$ AMZ230-192030- Albemarle Sound- 322 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026 .TODAY...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with some gusts up to 25 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt this afternoon. Waves around 2 ft. A chance of showers and tstms early this afternoon. Showers with tstms likely late with vsby 1 to 3 NM. .TONIGHT...W winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft. Showers and tstms, mainly in the evening with vsby 1 to 3 NM. .MON...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft in the morning, then 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms in the morning, then showers and tstms likely in the afternoon. .MON NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft in the evening, then 1 ft. Showers likely. Tstms likely, mainly in the evening. .TUE...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft. Showers likely. A slight chance of tstms in the morning, then tstms likely in the afternoon. .TUE NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers. Tstms likely, mainly in the evening. .WED...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers and tstms in the morning, then showers with tstms likely in the afternoon. .WED NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves around 2 ft. Showers with tstms likely. .THU...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers. .THU NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft in the evening, then 1 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Winds and waves higher in and near tstms. $$ AMZ131-192030- Alligator River- 322 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026 .TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers and tstms late this morning. A chance of showers and tstms early this afternoon, then showers and tstms likely late. .TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. Showers and tstms, mainly in the evening with vsby 1 to 3 NM. .MON...SW winds around 10 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Waves light chop, increasing to a moderate chop in the afternoon. Showers likely. A chance of tstms in the morning, then tstms likely in the afternoon. .MON NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves a moderate chop, diminishing to light chop after midnight. Showers likely with a chance of tstms. .TUE...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Waves a moderate chop, increasing to choppy in the afternoon. Showers likely. A slight chance of tstms in the morning, then tstms likely in the afternoon. .TUE NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves choppy. Showers and tstms likely, mainly in the evening. .WED...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy. Showers likely with a chance of tstms in the morning, then showers with tstms likely in the afternoon. .WED NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves choppy, diminishing to a moderate chop after midnight. Showers with tstms likely. .THU...NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NE in the afternoon. Waves a moderate chop. Showers with a chance of tstms in the morning, then showers and tstms likely in the afternoon. .THU NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers and tstms likely in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Winds and waves higher in and near tstms. $$ AMZ231-192030- Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 322 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026 .TODAY...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt late this morning and afternoon. Waves choppy, diminishing to a moderate chop late this morning and afternoon. A slight chance of showers and tstms late this morning. A chance of showers and tstms early this afternoon, then showers and tstms likely late with vsby 1 to 3 NM. .TONIGHT...W winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. Showers with tstms likely in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of tstms after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM in the evening. .MON...W winds around 10 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Waves light chop, increasing to a moderate chop in the afternoon. Showers likely with a chance of tstms in the morning, then showers and tstms likely in the afternoon. .MON NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. Showers likely with a chance of tstms. .TUE...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Waves a moderate chop, increasing to choppy in the afternoon. Showers likely with a slight chance of tstms in the morning, then a chance of showers and tstms in the afternoon. .TUE NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves rough. A chance of showers and tstms. .WED...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Waves choppy, increasing to rough in the afternoon. A chance of showers and tstms in the morning, then showers and tstms likely in the afternoon. .WED NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy. Tstms likely. Showers. .THU...NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NE in the afternoon. Waves a moderate chop. Showers with a chance of tstms in the morning, then showers and tstms likely in the afternoon. .THU NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. Showers and tstms likely, mainly in the evening. Winds and waves higher in and near tstms. $$ AMZ135-192030- Pamlico Sound- 322 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... .TODAY...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of tstms with a slight chance of showers early this afternoon. Showers and tstms likely late. .TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the evening. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Showers. Tstms likely, mainly in the evening. .MON...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers. .MON NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms. .TUE...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 4 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. .TUE NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers. .WED...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. A chance of showers and tstms. .WED NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. Tstms likely. Showers. .THU...W winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Showers. A chance of tstms in the morning, then tstms likely in the afternoon. .THU NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft. Showers likely. Tstms likely, mainly in the evening. Winds and waves higher in and near tstms. $$ AMZ136-192030- Pamlico and Pungo Rivers- 322 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026 .TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A chance of showers and tstms early this afternoon. Showers and tstms likely late. .TONIGHT...SW winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers with tstms likely in the evening, then showers with a chance of tstms after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM. .MON...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Waves light chop. Showers likely with a chance of tstms in the morning, then showers with tstms likely in the afternoon. .MON NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers likely. Tstms likely, mainly in the evening. .TUE...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. Showers likely. A slight chance of tstms in the morning, then tstms likely in the afternoon. .TUE NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves choppy. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers. .WED...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves choppy, diminishing to a moderate chop in the afternoon. A chance of showers and tstms in the morning, then showers and tstms likely in the afternoon. .WED NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. Tstms likely. Showers. .THU...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE in the afternoon. Waves light chop, diminishing to flat in the afternoon. Showers with a chance of tstms in the morning, then showers and tstms likely in the afternoon. .THU NIGHT...NE winds around 5 kt. Waves flat. Tstms likely in the evening. Showers likely. Winds and waves higher in and near tstms. $$ AMZ137-192030- Neuse and Bay Rivers- 322 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... .TODAY...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt late this morning and afternoon. Waves choppy, diminishing to a moderate chop late this morning and afternoon. Showers and tstms likely this afternoon. .TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves choppy, diminishing to a moderate chop after midnight. Showers with tstms likely in the evening, then showers with a chance of tstms after midnight. .MON...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. Showers likely with a chance of tstms in the morning, then showers and tstms likely in the afternoon. .MON NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. Showers and tstms likely, mainly in the evening. .TUE...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Waves a moderate chop, increasing to choppy in the afternoon. A chance of showers. A slight chance of tstms in the morning, then a chance of tstms in the afternoon. .TUE NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves rough. A chance of showers and tstms. .WED...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Waves rough, diminishing to choppy in the afternoon. A chance of showers and tstms in the morning, then showers and tstms likely in the afternoon. .WED NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy. Tstms likely. Showers. .THU...W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NE 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Waves a moderate chop, diminishing to light chop in the afternoon. Showers. A chance of tstms in the morning, then tstms likely in the afternoon. .THU NIGHT...NE winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers likely. Tstms likely, mainly in the evening. Winds and waves higher in and near tstms. $$ AMZ150-192030- S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 322 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... .TODAY...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt this afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft, except 2 to 3 ft near shore. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 7 seconds and SE 1 ft at 13 seconds. A slight chance of showers and tstms late this morning. A chance of showers and tstms early this afternoon, then showers and tstms likely late with vsby 1 to 3 NM. .TONIGHT...W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 8 seconds. Showers with tstms likely in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of tstms after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM in the evening. .MON...W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of tstms. Showers likely. .MON NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft at 7 seconds and N 1 ft at 5 seconds. Showers likely with a chance of tstms. .TUE...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 7 seconds and NE 1 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. .TUE NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, except 3 to 4 ft near shore. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of showers and tstms. .WED...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. .WED NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Tstms likely. Showers. .THU...NW winds around 15 kt, becoming N in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers. .THU NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms. $$ AMZ180-192030- Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM- 322 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026 .TODAY...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms this morning. A chance of showers and tstms early this afternoon, then showers and tstms likely late with vsby 1 to 3 NM. .TONIGHT...W winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Showers with tstms likely. Vsby 1 to 3 NM in the evening. .MON...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers, mainly in the morning. .MON NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers. .TUE...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers, mainly in the morning. .TUE NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft after midnight. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers. .WED...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. .WED NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Tstms likely. Showers. .THU...W winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers. .THU NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms. $$ AMZ152-192030- S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm- 322 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... .TODAY...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt this afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SW 6 ft at 7 seconds and SE 2 ft at 8 seconds. A slight chance of showers and tstms late this morning. A chance of showers and tstms this afternoon. .TONIGHT...W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 7 seconds and SE 1 ft at 8 seconds. Showers with tstms likely. .MON...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 7 seconds and NE 1 ft at 5 seconds. Showers with tstms likely in the morning, then a chance of showers and tstms in the afternoon. .MON NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft at 7 seconds and N 1 ft at 5 seconds. Showers likely with a chance of tstms. .TUE...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 7 seconds and NE 1 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of showers and tstms. .TUE NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 7 ft at 7 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers. .WED...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of showers and tstms. .WED NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Tstms likely. Showers. .THU...W winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Showers. A chance of tstms in the morning, then tstms likely in the afternoon. .THU NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Showers likely. Tstms likely, mainly in the evening. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms. $$ AMZ182-192030- Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM- 322 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026 .TODAY...SW winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms this morning, then a chance of showers and tstms this afternoon. .TONIGHT...W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Showers with tstms likely. .MON...W winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Showers with tstms likely in the morning, then a chance of showers and tstms in the afternoon. .MON NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the evening. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers. .TUE...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers, mainly in the morning. .TUE NIGHT...SW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers. .WED...SW winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms. .WED NIGHT...SW winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. A chance of showers and tstms in the evening, then showers and tstms likely after midnight. .THU...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Showers. Tstms likely, mainly in the morning. .THU NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms. $$ AMZ154-192030- S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- 322 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... .TODAY...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SW 6 ft at 7 seconds and NE 1 ft at 8 seconds. A slight chance of showers and tstms this morning, then a chance of showers and tstms this afternoon. .TONIGHT...W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SW 6 ft at 7 seconds and SE 1 ft at 8 seconds. Showers likely with a chance of tstms in the evening, then showers with tstms likely after midnight. .MON...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SW 6 ft at 7 seconds and SE 1 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of tstms. Showers. .MON NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 7 seconds and NE 1 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. .TUE...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 7 seconds and NE 1 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. .TUE NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, building to 5 to 8 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 7 seconds, becoming S 8 ft at 7 seconds and SE 1 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers. .WED...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. A chance of showers and tstms. .WED NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of showers and tstms in the evening, then showers with tstms likely after midnight. .THU...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NW in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Showers with tstms likely. .THU NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Showers likely. Tstms likely, mainly in the evening. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms. $$ AMZ184-192030- Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM- 322 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026 .TODAY...SW winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. A chance of showers and tstms until late afternoon, then a slight chance of showers and tstms late. .TONIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of showers and tstms in the evening, then showers with tstms likely after midnight. .MON...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, subsiding to 4 to 5 ft in the afternoon. Showers with tstms likely in the morning, then a chance of showers and tstms in the afternoon. .MON NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of showers and tstms in the evening, then showers and tstms likely after midnight. .TUE...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. .TUE NIGHT...SW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers. .WED...SW winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. A chance of showers and tstms. .WED NIGHT...SW winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. A chance of showers and tstms in the evening, then showers and tstms likely after midnight. .THU...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Showers with tstms likely. .THU NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Showers and tstms likely. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms. $$ AMZ156-192030- S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- 322 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... .TODAY...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 7 seconds and E 1 ft at 8 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough. A slight chance of showers and tstms until late afternoon, then a chance of showers and tstms late. .TONIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 7 seconds and E 1 ft at 8 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers after midnight. .MON...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the morning. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 7 seconds and SE 1 ft at 9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy. A chance of tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. .MON NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the evening. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 7 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. .TUE...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 7 seconds and NE 1 ft at 5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy, increasing to rough in the afternoon. A chance of tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. .TUE NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 7 seconds and SE 1 ft at 8 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough. A chance of showers and tstms after midnight. .WED...SW winds around 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough. A chance of showers and tstms. .WED NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough. A chance of showers and tstms in the evening, then showers with tstms likely after midnight. .THU...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NW in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy, diminishing to a moderate chop in the afternoon. Showers with tstms likely. .THU NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop. Showers likely. Tstms likely, mainly in the evening. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms. $$ AMZ186-192030- Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM- 322 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026 .TODAY...SW winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. A chance of showers and tstms this morning, then a slight chance of showers and tstms early this afternoon. .TONIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of tstms after midnight. .MON...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. .MON NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. .TUE...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. .TUE NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft, building to 6 to 8 ft after midnight. A chance of showers and tstms after midnight. .WED...SW winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. A chance of showers and tstms. .WED NIGHT...SW winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 8 ft. A chance of showers and tstms in the evening, then showers and tstms likely after midnight. .THU...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Showers with tstms likely. .THU NIGHT...SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Showers and tstms likely. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms. $$ AMZ158-192030- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 322 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026 ...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: SW 6 ft at 6 seconds and E 1 ft at 8 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough. A slight chance of showers and tstms early this morning. A slight chance of showers and tstms this afternoon. .TONIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SW 6 ft at 7 seconds and E 1 ft at 8 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough, diminishing to choppy after midnight. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. .MON...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 7 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy. A chance of showers and tstms. .MON NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the evening. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 7 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy. A chance of showers and tstms. .TUE...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 7 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy. A chance of showers and tstms. .TUE NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 7 ft at 7 seconds and SE 1 ft at 8 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough. Showers likely with a chance of tstms after midnight. .WED...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough. A chance of tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. .WED NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers after midnight. .THU...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy, diminishing to a moderate chop in the afternoon. Showers. A chance of tstms in the morning, then tstms likely in the afternoon. .THU NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop. Showers likely. Tstms likely, mainly in the evening. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms. $$ AMZ188-192030- Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM- 322 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026 .TODAY...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. A chance of showers and tstms early this morning, then a slight chance of showers and tstms late this morning. .TONIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. A chance of showers and tstms after midnight. .MON...SW winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of showers and tstms. .MON NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of showers and tstms. .TUE...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of showers and tstms. .TUE NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. A chance of showers and tstms after midnight. .WED...SW winds around 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. A chance of showers and tstms. .WED NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. A chance of showers and tstms in the evening, then showers and tstms likely after midnight. .THU...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Showers. Tstms likely, mainly in the morning. .THU NIGHT...SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms. $$