NWS Marine Forecast



 Hazardous marine condition(s):
 Small Craft Advisory
   AMZ100-282000-  246 AM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026    .Synopsis for Eastern North Carolina coastal waters...  A strong cold front and low pressure will approach the area today,  pushing through tonight. Gusty SSW winds will develop late this  afternoon, peaking tonight. Scattered strong to severe  thunderstorms will be possible. High pressure moves back in mid-  week with a reduced risk of thunderstorms.    $$
   AMZ135-282000-  Pamlico Sound-  246 AM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026    SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE  TONIGHT    TODAY  SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2  ft, then 2 to 3 ft this afternoon.  TONIGHT  SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves  2 to 3 ft. Showers and tstms.  WED  NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt in the  afternoon. Waves around 2 ft in the morning, then 1 ft.  WED NIGHT  W winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.  THU  NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.  THU NIGHT  N winds around 5 kt, becoming W after midnight.  Waves 1 ft or less.  FRI  NW winds around 5 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Waves  1 ft or less.  FRI NIGHT  S winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.  SAT  S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.  SAT NIGHT  S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.    Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.    $$