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Marine conditions

Beach, surf and marine hazards the National Weather Service has in effect on the North and South Carolina coast right now, north to south. Updated hourly.

4 hazards in effectchecked 9:00 a.m. ET, Oct 31

North Carolina — Outer Banks and sounds

Northern Outer Banks Marine forecast · AMZ150 →
Currituck Sound No hazards in effect
Croatan & Roanoke Sounds Marine forecast · AMZ231 →
Pamlico & Pungo Rivers No hazards in effect Marine forecast · AMZ136 →
Neuse & Bay Rivers No hazards in effect Marine forecast · AMZ137 →
Core Banks & Cape Lookout Marine forecast · AMZ156 →

North Carolina — Crystal Coast to Cape Fear

South Carolina

Georgetown & Pawleys Marine forecast · AMZ256 →

Elsewhere on the coast

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Beach Hazards Statement / Rip Current Statement
Dangerous rip currents expected. The Wilmington and Morehead City offices issue rip current risk as a "Beach Hazards Statement".
High Surf Advisory
Large breaking waves in the surf zone.
Coastal Flood Advisory / Warning
Flooding of low-lying areas near the shore, usually around high tide.
Small Craft Advisory
Winds or seas hazardous to small boats.
Gale / Storm Warning
Sustained winds of 34 knots or more over the water.
Special Marine Warning
Short-lived dangerous winds or waterspouts over the water, often from thunderstorms.