Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Nags Head, NC
May 2, 2024 4:42 PM EDT (20:42 UTC) Change Location
Sunrise 6:08 AM Sunset 7:55 PM Moonrise 2:01 AM Moonset 12:42 PM |
AMZ150 S Of Currituck Beach Light To Oregon Inlet Nc Out 20 Nm- 303 Pm Edt Thu May 2 2024
Tonight - S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming sw late. Seas around 2 ft. Wave detail: se 2 ft at 5 seconds and ne 1 ft at 11 seconds. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Fri - W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Wave detail: se 2 ft at 5 seconds and ne 1 ft at 11 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning with vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Fri night - E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: ne 3 ft at 6 seconds and se 1 ft at 5 seconds.
Sat - E winds around 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave detail: ne 3 ft at 7 seconds and se 1 ft at 6 seconds.
Sat night - SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave detail: E 3 ft at 7 seconds.
Sun - SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: E 3 ft at 6 seconds.
Sun night - S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
Mon - SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 3 ft.
Mon night - SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of showers after midnight.
Tue - SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of showers in the morning.
Tue night - SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
AMZ100 303 Pm Edt Thu May 2 2024
Synopsis for eastern north carolina coastal waters - High pressure builds in for a couple of days before yet another cold front impacts the area over the weekend bringing slight chances for showers, but should remain mainly west of enc.
Area Discussion for - Newport/Morehead City, NC
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Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 303 PM EDT Thu May 2 2024
SYNOPSIS
High pressure builds in for a couple of days before yet another cold front impacts the area over the weekend bringing slight chances for showers, but should remain mainly west of ENC.
NEAR TERM /Through Tonight/
As of 303 PM Thu...Tonight will be similar to last night.
Lows will bottom out around 60 and another round of fog is in the cards. Some of the fog could become dense again, especially srn half of the FA, where high res model suite indicates highest probs of dense fog. May need a headline DFA at some point depending on how fog covg and density evolves. Winds will be calm to light ssw overnight.
SHORT TERM /FRIDAY/
As of 303 PM Thu...After morning fog burns off, another very warm day on tap, with highs into the mid and upr 80s interior, to 70s coast as a dry sea breeze develops once again.
LONG TERM /SAT THROUGH THURSDAY/
As of 0330 Thursday...Quiet until this weekend when conditions become more unsettled through early next week. Best rain chances on Sunday
Weekend...The mid-level ridge remains over the eastern US Saturday but weakens as a complex series of shortwave troughs and surface lows move toward the area, resulting in unsettled conditions that will persist into the beginning of next week.
Chances for showers and storms start to increase Saturday morning and peak Sunday (30-50%). Shower and storm chances hang around through the period due to the lingering nature the front, but they will be decreasing as we progress into next week (25-50% Monday, 15-30% Tuesday). Saturday's high temps will be a few degrees cooler than Friday due to the originally dry cold front that will dip south (low 80s coastal plain, low 70s beaches). Temps remain around the same Sunday.
Early next Week...Upper ridging builds back over the area Tuesday behind a weak shortwave passing Monday. Shortwave and remnants of the weekend's front/SFC trough will lead to some precip Mon. Temps rebound next week with highs expected to reach back into 80s Mon and Tues, 90s Wed.
AVIATION /19Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/
SHORT TERM /through Fri/...
As of 2 PM Thursday...Fog is possible again tonight with guidance hinting at LIFR VIS for EWN and OAJ, and have hit fog hardest at these sites. Could very well be a pd of dense fog at KISO, and possibly KPGV as well, but signal for nrn areas is not as strong for fog.
LONG TERM /Sat through Monday/...
As of 0330 Thursday...Pred VFR expected through Friday.
Conditions become more unsettled this weekend through early next week due to a series of disturbances moving across the area.
There will be multiple chances for showers and storms with Sunday having the greatest threat (30-60%). Periods of lower CIGs and VIS as well as gusty winds if near any storms can be expected.
MARINE
SHORT TERM /through Fri/...
As of 303 PM Thursday...Sub-SCA conditions through the period.
Winds will be light (5 kt or less) and variable for much of the day but will slightly increase in speed (5-10 kt) as they transition to southerly and then eventually southwesterly by lateer tonight. Seas only 1-2 ft throughout.
May be dense fog again for coastal waters, sounds, and rivers once again, esp further south in the srn/ctrl coastal waters, Pamlico Sound, and Neuse/Pamlico rivers later this evening into early Fri.
LONG TERM /Sat through Monday/...
As of 0330 Thursday...Sub-SCA conditions are expected through the period but multiple chances for showers and thunderstorms could create hazardous boating conditions. Sunday presents the best opportunity for showers and storms (30-40%). Winds veer to the southwest by early Friday. A dry cold front will sag south into northern counties on Friday. North of Cape Hatteras, 5-10 kt winds will be out of the E by the afternoon. South of Cape Hatteras, winds will be 5-10 kt out of the ESE. Winds and seas pick up Saturday- Sunday as a front approaches. Winds will be ESE around 10-15 kt Saturday and then southerly by Sunday. Seas remain around 2 ft until Saturday when they will increase to 2-4 ft.
MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
NC...None.
MARINE...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 303 PM EDT Thu May 2 2024
SYNOPSIS
High pressure builds in for a couple of days before yet another cold front impacts the area over the weekend bringing slight chances for showers, but should remain mainly west of ENC.
NEAR TERM /Through Tonight/
As of 303 PM Thu...Tonight will be similar to last night.
Lows will bottom out around 60 and another round of fog is in the cards. Some of the fog could become dense again, especially srn half of the FA, where high res model suite indicates highest probs of dense fog. May need a headline DFA at some point depending on how fog covg and density evolves. Winds will be calm to light ssw overnight.
SHORT TERM /FRIDAY/
As of 303 PM Thu...After morning fog burns off, another very warm day on tap, with highs into the mid and upr 80s interior, to 70s coast as a dry sea breeze develops once again.
LONG TERM /SAT THROUGH THURSDAY/
As of 0330 Thursday...Quiet until this weekend when conditions become more unsettled through early next week. Best rain chances on Sunday
Weekend...The mid-level ridge remains over the eastern US Saturday but weakens as a complex series of shortwave troughs and surface lows move toward the area, resulting in unsettled conditions that will persist into the beginning of next week.
Chances for showers and storms start to increase Saturday morning and peak Sunday (30-50%). Shower and storm chances hang around through the period due to the lingering nature the front, but they will be decreasing as we progress into next week (25-50% Monday, 15-30% Tuesday). Saturday's high temps will be a few degrees cooler than Friday due to the originally dry cold front that will dip south (low 80s coastal plain, low 70s beaches). Temps remain around the same Sunday.
Early next Week...Upper ridging builds back over the area Tuesday behind a weak shortwave passing Monday. Shortwave and remnants of the weekend's front/SFC trough will lead to some precip Mon. Temps rebound next week with highs expected to reach back into 80s Mon and Tues, 90s Wed.
AVIATION /19Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/
SHORT TERM /through Fri/...
As of 2 PM Thursday...Fog is possible again tonight with guidance hinting at LIFR VIS for EWN and OAJ, and have hit fog hardest at these sites. Could very well be a pd of dense fog at KISO, and possibly KPGV as well, but signal for nrn areas is not as strong for fog.
LONG TERM /Sat through Monday/...
As of 0330 Thursday...Pred VFR expected through Friday.
Conditions become more unsettled this weekend through early next week due to a series of disturbances moving across the area.
There will be multiple chances for showers and storms with Sunday having the greatest threat (30-60%). Periods of lower CIGs and VIS as well as gusty winds if near any storms can be expected.
MARINE
SHORT TERM /through Fri/...
As of 303 PM Thursday...Sub-SCA conditions through the period.
Winds will be light (5 kt or less) and variable for much of the day but will slightly increase in speed (5-10 kt) as they transition to southerly and then eventually southwesterly by lateer tonight. Seas only 1-2 ft throughout.
May be dense fog again for coastal waters, sounds, and rivers once again, esp further south in the srn/ctrl coastal waters, Pamlico Sound, and Neuse/Pamlico rivers later this evening into early Fri.
LONG TERM /Sat through Monday/...
As of 0330 Thursday...Sub-SCA conditions are expected through the period but multiple chances for showers and thunderstorms could create hazardous boating conditions. Sunday presents the best opportunity for showers and storms (30-40%). Winds veer to the southwest by early Friday. A dry cold front will sag south into northern counties on Friday. North of Cape Hatteras, 5-10 kt winds will be out of the E by the afternoon. South of Cape Hatteras, winds will be 5-10 kt out of the ESE. Winds and seas pick up Saturday- Sunday as a front approaches. Winds will be ESE around 10-15 kt Saturday and then southerly by Sunday. Seas remain around 2 ft until Saturday when they will increase to 2-4 ft.
MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
NC...None.
MARINE...None.
Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air Temp | Water Temp | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
ORIN7 - 8652587 - Oregon Inlet Marina, NC | 8 mi | 54 min | ESE 6G | 69°F | 70°F | 30.03 | ||
44086 | 11 mi | 46 min | 65°F | 2 ft | ||||
44095 | 18 mi | 46 min | 66°F | 2 ft | ||||
44056 - Duck FRF, NC | 21 mi | 46 min | 63°F | 1 ft | ||||
DUKN7 - Duck Pier, NC - 8651370 | 21 mi | 54 min | SE 8G | 66°F | 30.00 | |||
44100 - Duck FRF 26m, NC (430) | 24 mi | 72 min | 64°F | 65°F | 2 ft | |||
41082 | 25 mi | 162 min | S 1.9 | 63°F | 66°F | 30.03 | ||
41083 | 41 mi | 162 min | 63°F | 60°F | 30.04 | |||
44079 | 44 mi | 162 min | 64°F | 54°F | 30.03 | |||
41120 | 48 mi | 102 min | 69°F | 2 ft | ||||
HCGN7 - 8654467 - Hatteras, NC | 49 mi | 54 min | SSE 5.1G | 72°F | 71°F | 30.03 |
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Airport Reports
EDIT (hide/show)  Help Click EDIT to display multiple airports. Follow links for more data.Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Temp | DewPt | RH | inHg |
KMQI DARE COUNTY RGNL,NC | 6 sm | 12 min | SSW 09 | 10 sm | Clear | 73°F | 64°F | 73% | 30.00 | |
KFFA FIRST FLIGHT,NC | 9 sm | 12 min | ESE 04 | 10 sm | Clear | 75°F | 63°F | 65% | 29.99 |
Tide / Current for Jennetts Pier (ocean), North Carolina
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Jennetts Pier (ocean)
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Thu -- 02:27 AM EDT 3.42 feet High Tide
Thu -- 03:01 AM EDT Moonrise
Thu -- 06:08 AM EDT Sunrise
Thu -- 09:01 AM EDT 0.39 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 01:42 PM EDT Moonset
Thu -- 03:05 PM EDT 3.24 feet High Tide
Thu -- 07:50 PM EDT Sunset
Thu -- 09:24 PM EDT 0.32 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Thu -- 02:27 AM EDT 3.42 feet High Tide
Thu -- 03:01 AM EDT Moonrise
Thu -- 06:08 AM EDT Sunrise
Thu -- 09:01 AM EDT 0.39 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 01:42 PM EDT Moonset
Thu -- 03:05 PM EDT 3.24 feet High Tide
Thu -- 07:50 PM EDT Sunset
Thu -- 09:24 PM EDT 0.32 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Jennetts Pier (ocean), North Carolina, Tide feet
12 am |
2.4 |
1 am |
3 |
2 am |
3.4 |
3 am |
3.4 |
4 am |
3 |
5 am |
2.4 |
6 am |
1.7 |
7 am |
1.1 |
8 am |
0.6 |
9 am |
0.4 |
10 am |
0.6 |
11 am |
1.1 |
12 pm |
1.8 |
1 pm |
2.5 |
2 pm |
3 |
3 pm |
3.2 |
4 pm |
3.1 |
5 pm |
2.6 |
6 pm |
2 |
7 pm |
1.3 |
8 pm |
0.7 |
9 pm |
0.4 |
10 pm |
0.4 |
11 pm |
0.8 |
Oregon Inlet Marina
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Thu -- 03:00 AM EDT Moonrise
Thu -- 03:43 AM EDT 0.60 feet High Tide
Thu -- 06:08 AM EDT Sunrise
Thu -- 11:17 AM EDT 0.07 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 01:42 PM EDT Moonset
Thu -- 04:21 PM EDT 0.57 feet High Tide
Thu -- 07:50 PM EDT Sunset
Thu -- 11:40 PM EDT 0.06 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Thu -- 03:00 AM EDT Moonrise
Thu -- 03:43 AM EDT 0.60 feet High Tide
Thu -- 06:08 AM EDT Sunrise
Thu -- 11:17 AM EDT 0.07 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 01:42 PM EDT Moonset
Thu -- 04:21 PM EDT 0.57 feet High Tide
Thu -- 07:50 PM EDT Sunset
Thu -- 11:40 PM EDT 0.06 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Oregon Inlet Marina, North Carolina, Tide feet
12 am |
0.2 |
1 am |
0.3 |
2 am |
0.5 |
3 am |
0.6 |
4 am |
0.6 |
5 am |
0.6 |
6 am |
0.5 |
7 am |
0.4 |
8 am |
0.3 |
9 am |
0.2 |
10 am |
0.1 |
11 am |
0.1 |
12 pm |
0.1 |
1 pm |
0.2 |
2 pm |
0.3 |
3 pm |
0.5 |
4 pm |
0.6 |
5 pm |
0.6 |
6 pm |
0.5 |
7 pm |
0.4 |
8 pm |
0.3 |
9 pm |
0.2 |
10 pm |
0.1 |
11 pm |
0.1 |
Morehead City, NC,
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