6 days ago · strong winds and high seas are expected to develop ahead of a strong cold front tonight and thursday with more benign boating conditions expected for the weekend as high pressure builds in from the west. Nws wilmington, nc is responsible for marine forecasts for the coastal waters from surf city, nc to south santee river, sc out to 20 nautical miles. Forecasts are updated frequently based on the latest observations and forecast guidance.

Understanding the Context

For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the ndfd graphics. The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a small craft advisory, gale, storm etc. Nws newport/morehead city, nc is responsible for marine forecasts for the coastal waters from duck, nc to north topsail, nc out to 20 nautical miles, as well as the tidal inshore waters from the albemarle sound to new river.

Key Insights

4 days ago · for safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the ndfd graphics. The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a small craft advisory, gale, storm etc. 4 days ago · high pressure will shift offshore tonight. High pressure then strengthens off the se coast tomorrow and into early next week as a frontal system approaches.

Final Thoughts

A more unsettled pattern is expected as this front strengthens and slowly moves through the. 4 days ago · winter classes being scheduled through february. N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. N 2 ft at 4 seconds and s 1 ft at 6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.

Nw winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Dec 1, 2024 · today w winds 5 kt. Ne 1 ft at 2 seconds and sw 1 ft at 3 seconds. Tonight w winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming nw 15 to 20 kt after midnight.