Marine forecast
Albemarle Sound, NC
- current wind
- 4 kt SW
- Gusts
- 6 kt
- Seas
- 2.0 ft
- Period
- 7 sec
- Air
- 76°F
Observed Tue 3:00 PM | AMZ230
- Gusts now
- 6 kt
- Seas now
- 2.0 ft · 7 sec
- Air
- 76°F
- 72-hr peak
- 15 kt
- Peak seas
- 2 ft
In brief
At 3:00 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station DUKN7 (Duck Pier, NC, 32 miles away) measured wind from the SW at 4 kt, gusting to 6 kt; buoy 44056 measured seas of 2.0 ft. The NWS forecast for Albemarle Sound, NC issued at 2:07 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for tonight: “S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Waves 1 ft or less.”
Source: National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 15 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 2 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tonight | S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Waves 1 ft or less. |
| Wed | SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. |
| Wed Night | SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. |
| Thu | NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less, then around 2 ft in the afternoon. |
| Thu Night | NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Waves 1 ft or less. |
| Fri | SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft. |
| Fri Night | SW winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. A chance of showers. |
| Sat | N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. |
| Sat Night | N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves around 2 ft. |
| Sun | NE winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft in the morning, then 1 ft. |
| Sun Night | E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. |
Issued Tue 2:07 PM by Newport/Morehead City NC (product CWFMHX).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 3:00 PM | 4 kt SW | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 2:54 PM | 5 kt SW | 7 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:54 PM | 5 kt SW | 7 kt | — | — |
| Tue 12:54 PM | 3 kt SW | 8 kt | — | — |
| Tue 11:54 AM | 3 kt SW | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:54 AM | 3 kt WSW | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:54 AM | 6 kt W | 7 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:54 AM | 5 kt W | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:54 AM | 6 kt W | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:54 AM | 5 kt W | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:54 AM | 6 kt WNW | 8 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:54 AM | 7 kt W | 7 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 3:00 PM at NDBC buoy DUKN7 (Duck Pier, NC), 32.4 miles away. Seas from buoy 44056 (Duck FRF, NC), 34.4 miles away, at Tue 3:00 PM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Albemarle Sound today?
Tonight: S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Waves 1 ft or less.
Is there a small craft advisory for Albemarle Sound?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone AMZ230 as of the last update on this page. Advisories can be issued at any time; check the current bulletin before leaving the dock.
How high are the waves at Albemarle Sound right now?
Seas are running 2.0 ft at a 7-second period, measured at NDBC buoy DUKN7 Tue 3:00 PM, 32.4 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 2.0 ft Fri 2 PM.
What do the wind speeds in knots mean?
One knot is 1.15 mph. The National Weather Service issues a small craft advisory for sustained winds of roughly 22–33 knots or hazardous seas, a gale warning at 34–47 knots, and a storm warning at 48 knots and above. Exact advisory thresholds vary by forecast office and by water body — a bay reaches dangerous chop at a lower wind speed than open ocean.
Where does this forecast come from?
The forecast text is the National Weather Service's own marine bulletin for zone AMZ230, issued by Newport/Morehead City NC, reproduced in full. The wind and seas charts are drawn from the NWS gridded forecast for a point inside the zone. Observations come from the nearest reporting NDBC buoy. We are not affiliated with NOAA or the National Weather Service.
Forecast: NOAA/NWS product CWFMHX, issued Tue 2:07 PM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station DUKN7, read Tue 3:00 PM. Retrieved Oct 13, 3:42 PM. Conditions offshore change faster than any page can be rebuilt, so check the current NWS bulletin and your own instruments before going out.