AMZ158 S Of Cape Lookout To N Of Surf City Nc Out 20 Nm- 643 Am Edt Tue Apr 16 2024
Today..SW winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt late this morning, then becoming S early this afternoon, becoming se late. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Dominant period 6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop, diminishing to light chop late this morning and afternoon.
Tonight..E winds around 10 kt, becoming se after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Dominant period 7 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop.
Wed..SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Dominant period 6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop, increasing to choppy in the afternoon.
Wed night..SW winds around 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Dominant period 6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.
Thu..SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy.
Thu night..SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.
Fri..E winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop, diminishing to light chop.
Sat..E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming se in the afternoon, then becoming S 10 to 15 kt in the evening, becoming ne after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop, increasing to a moderate chop. A chance of showers.

AMZ100 643 Am Edt Tue Apr 16 2024
Synopsis for eastern north carolina coastal waters.. A backdoor cold front will stall over area waters today before lifting back north tonight. High pressure ridging briefly builds back into the southeast around midweek before the next cold front impacts the area next weekend.