Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Ocracoke, NC
 | Sunrise 6:15 AM Sunset 8:12 PM Moonrise 7:28 PM Moonset 4:59 AM |
Marine Forecasts
NOTE: Zones updated 4/16/2026. Some zones changed. Use Edit if needed.
AMZ135 Pamlico Sound- 606 Am Edt Wed Jul 29 2026
Today - NW winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt this afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Tonight - S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W after midnight. Waves 1 ft or less. A slight chance of showers and tstms in the evening.
Thu - N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
Thu night - S winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
Fri - W winds around 5 kt, becoming se in the afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less.
Fri night - SE winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
Sat - SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
Sat night - SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
Sun - S winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less, then around 2 ft in the afternoon. A chance of showers and tstms.
Sun night - S winds around 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.
winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
AMZ100 606 Am Edt Wed Jul 29 2026
Synopsis for eastern north carolina coastal waters - A strong cold front will push through the waters this morning. Winds will shift behind the front, shifting to the nw. High pressure builds back over the area through late week.
7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Ocracoke, NC
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| Ocracoke Click for Map Wed -- 03:15 AM EDT 0.17 feet Low Tide Wed -- 05:59 AM EDT Moonset Wed -- 06:10 AM EDT Sunrise Wed -- 07:56 AM EDT 0.79 feet High Tide Wed -- 10:37 AM EDT Full Moon Wed -- 01:52 PM EDT 0.12 feet Low Tide Wed -- 08:09 PM EDT Sunset Wed -- 08:27 PM EDT Moonrise Wed -- 08:28 PM EDT 1.11 feet High Tide Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |
Ocracoke, Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 0.5 |
| 1 am |
| 0.3 |
| 2 am |
| 0.2 |
| 3 am |
| 0.2 |
| 4 am |
| 0.2 |
| 5 am |
| 0.4 |
| 6 am |
| 0.6 |
| 7 am |
| 0.7 |
| 8 am |
| 0.8 |
| 9 am |
| 0.7 |
| 10 am |
| 0.6 |
| 11 am |
| 0.4 |
| 12 pm |
| 0.3 |
| 1 pm |
| 0.1 |
| 2 pm |
| 0.1 |
| 3 pm |
| 0.1 |
| 4 pm |
| 0.2 |
| 5 pm |
| 0.4 |
| 6 pm |
| 0.7 |
| 7 pm |
| 1 |
| 8 pm |
| 1.1 |
| 9 pm |
| 1.1 |
| 10 pm |
| 1 |
| 11 pm |
| 0.8 |
Tide / Current for Teaches Hole Channel (depth 10 ft), Ocracoke Inlet, Pamlico Sound, North Carolina Current
| Teaches Hole Channel (depth 10 ft) Click for Map Flood direction 50 true Ebb direction 195 true Wed -- 01:52 AM EDT -1.94 knots Max Ebb Wed -- 05:59 AM EDT Moonset Wed -- 06:05 AM EDT 0.00 knots Slack Wed -- 06:11 AM EDT Sunrise Wed -- 07:48 AM EDT 0.80 knots Max Flood Wed -- 10:31 AM EDT -0.00 knots Slack Wed -- 10:37 AM EDT Full Moon Wed -- 01:54 PM EDT -1.55 knots Max Ebb Wed -- 05:58 PM EDT 0.00 knots Slack Wed -- 08:09 PM EDT Sunset Wed -- 08:13 PM EDT 0.95 knots Max Flood Wed -- 08:27 PM EDT Moonrise Wed -- 11:12 PM EDT -0.00 knots Slack Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |
Teaches Hole Channel (depth 10 ft), Ocracoke Inlet, Pamlico Sound, North Carolina Current, knots
| 12 am |
| -1.1 |
| 1 am |
| -1.7 |
| 2 am |
| -1.9 |
| 3 am |
| -1.7 |
| 4 am |
| -1.3 |
| 5 am |
| -0.7 |
| 6 am |
| -0.1 |
| 7 am |
| 0.6 |
| 8 am |
| 0.8 |
| 9 am |
| 0.6 |
| 10 am |
| 0.3 |
| 11 am |
| -0.3 |
| 12 pm |
| -0.9 |
| 1 pm |
| -1.4 |
| 2 pm |
| -1.5 |
| 3 pm |
| -1.4 |
| 4 pm |
| -1 |
| 5 pm |
| -0.5 |
| 6 pm |
| 0 |
| 7 pm |
| 0.6 |
| 8 pm |
| 0.9 |
| 9 pm |
| 0.9 |
| 10 pm |
| 0.7 |
| 11 pm |
| 0.2 |
Area Discussion for Newport/Morehead City, NC
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FXUS62 KMHX 291014 AFDMHX
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 614 AM EDT Wed Jul 29 2026
WHAT HAS CHANGED
No significant changes.
KEY MESSAGES
1) Seasonable and mostly dry through late week. Another front will approach the area this weekend, becoming unsettled again late weekend into early next week.
DISCUSSION
KEY MESSAGE 1...Cold front will push offshore late this morning, with sfc high pressure building in from the west while troughing continues aloft. This will keep temps seasonable and mostly dry through late week. Iso showers/storms possible late this afternoon and evening, mainly across the northern portions of the area as shortwave rotates through the base of the upper trough. The next frontal system will impact the area this weekend into early next week, with increasing precip chances.
AVIATION /10Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/
Pred VFR conditions expected through the period.
Outlook (Thursday through Sunday): Much drier behind the fropa through the end of the week as high pres rebuilds. Periods of early morning fog and/or stratus possible each night.
MARINE
Latest obs show W-NW winds 10-20kt across coastal waters with seas 2-5 ft. The front will push through the waters this morning, with winds becoming W-NW 10-15 kt. Winds become 10 kt or less overnight with seas 2-4 ft.
Outlook: Light to moderate NW winds continue Thu with 2-4 ft seas. Flow becomes more southerly late Fri and Fri night.
MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
NC...None.
MARINE...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 614 AM EDT Wed Jul 29 2026
WHAT HAS CHANGED
No significant changes.
KEY MESSAGES
1) Seasonable and mostly dry through late week. Another front will approach the area this weekend, becoming unsettled again late weekend into early next week.
DISCUSSION
KEY MESSAGE 1...Cold front will push offshore late this morning, with sfc high pressure building in from the west while troughing continues aloft. This will keep temps seasonable and mostly dry through late week. Iso showers/storms possible late this afternoon and evening, mainly across the northern portions of the area as shortwave rotates through the base of the upper trough. The next frontal system will impact the area this weekend into early next week, with increasing precip chances.
AVIATION /10Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/
Pred VFR conditions expected through the period.
Outlook (Thursday through Sunday): Much drier behind the fropa through the end of the week as high pres rebuilds. Periods of early morning fog and/or stratus possible each night.
MARINE
Latest obs show W-NW winds 10-20kt across coastal waters with seas 2-5 ft. The front will push through the waters this morning, with winds becoming W-NW 10-15 kt. Winds become 10 kt or less overnight with seas 2-4 ft.
Outlook: Light to moderate NW winds continue Thu with 2-4 ft seas. Flow becomes more southerly late Fri and Fri night.
MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
NC...None.
MARINE...None.
| Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air | Water | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
| HCGN7 - 8654467 - Hatteras, NC | 16 mi | 48 min | NNW 11G | 77°F | 80°F | 29.70 | ||
| 41025 - Diamond Shoals | 33 mi | 36 min | NW 14G | 79°F | 84°F | 29.65 | 75°F | |
| 41120 | 39 mi | 40 min | 79°F | 4 ft | ||||
| CLKN7 - Cape Lookout, NC | 45 mi | 36 min | NNW 9.9G | 80°F | 29.68 | 77°F | ||
| BFTN7 - 8656483 - Beaufort, NC | 46 mi | 48 min | NNW 2.9G | 82°F | 83°F | 29.69 |
Wind History for USCG Station Hatteras, NC
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