Marine forecast
S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras
- current wind
- 6 kt SSW
- Gusts
- 8 kt
- Seas
- 3.0 ft
- Period
- 7 sec
- Air
- 72°F
Observed Tue 3:00 PM | AMZ152
- Gusts now
- 8 kt
- Seas now
- 3.0 ft · 7 sec
- Air
- 72°F
- Water
- 70°F
- 72-hr peak
- 19 kt
In brief
At 3:00 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station ORIN7 (Oregon Inlet Marina, NC, 23 miles away) measured wind from the SSW at 6 kt, gusting to 8 kt; buoy 41120 measured seas of 3.0 ft. The NWS forecast for S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras issued at 2:07 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for tonight: “S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW late. Seas 2 to 3 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 19 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 4 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tonight | S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW late. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 6 seconds and NE 2 ft at 7 seconds. |
| Wed | SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 6 seconds and NE 2 ft at 7 seconds. |
| Wed Night | SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. |
| Thu | W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NE 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and NE 2 ft at 9 seconds. |
| Thu Night | E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 4 seconds. |
| Fri | SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds and NE 3 ft at 9 seconds. |
| Fri Night | SW winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Showers likely. |
| Sat | N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. |
| Sat Night | N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. |
| Sun | NE winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. |
| Sun Night | NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. |
Issued Tue 2:07 PM by Newport/Morehead City NC (product CWFMHX).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 3:00 PM | 6 kt SSW | 8 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 2:54 PM | 7 kt SSW | 9 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 1:54 PM | 6 kt SSW | 7 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 12:54 PM | 5 kt SSW | 5 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 11:54 AM | 5 kt WSW | 6 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 10:54 AM | 5 kt W | 6 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 9:54 AM | 3 kt WNW | 4 kt | — | 69°F |
| Tue 8:42 AM | 3 kt NW | 4 kt | — | 69°F |
| Tue 7:54 AM | 3 kt NW | 4 kt | — | 69°F |
| Tue 6:54 AM | 2 kt NW | 4 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 5:54 AM | 4 kt WNW | 5 kt | — | 70°F |
| Tue 4:54 AM | 3 kt WNW | 4 kt | — | 70°F |
Observed Tue 3:00 PM at NDBC buoy ORIN7 (Oregon Inlet Marina, NC), 23.1 miles away. Seas from buoy 41120 (Cape Hatteras East, NC (250)), 16.9 miles away, at Tue 2:56 PM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras today?
Tonight: S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW late. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 6 seconds and NE 2 ft at 7 seconds.
Is there a small craft advisory for S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone AMZ152 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 S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras right now?
Seas are running 3.0 ft at a 7-second period, measured at NDBC buoy ORIN7 Tue 3:00 PM, 23.1 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 4.0 ft Fri 1 PM.
What is the water temperature at S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras?
The nearest buoy read 70°F (21°C) at Tue 3:00 PM. Sea surface temperature at a single buoy can differ by several degrees from the water at a beach or in a shallow bay nearby.
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 AMZ152, 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 ORIN7, 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.