Last Update: 329 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

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5NM E Ocracoke NC

Marine Zone Forecast


Today
SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave detail: S 5 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 3 seconds. A chance of showers and tstms early this morning. A slight chance of showers and tstms early this afternoon.
Tonight
SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave detail: S 8 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 3 seconds.
Wed
SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave detail: S 8 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 4 seconds. A slight chance of showers and tstms in the morning.
Wed Night
SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: S 6 ft at 6 seconds and SW 2 ft at 3 seconds. A chance of showers and tstms after midnight.
Thu
SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the morning. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: S 5 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 3 seconds. Showers with a chance of tstms.
Thu Night
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: S 4 ft at 6 seconds and SE 3 ft at 9 seconds. Showers with a chance of tstms.
Fri
SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers.
Fri Night
S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
Sat
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
Sat Night
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers.

winds and seas higher in and near tstms.



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329 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
 
 

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