NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA COASTAL WEATHER & MARINE REPORT
Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 10:26 PM MST
Location: Coastal Waters of North Carolina and South Carolina
Ocean and Coastal Weather Summary:
Coastal weather across the Carolinas features mostly clear to partly cloudy skies with light onshore airflow following a decaying frontal boundary. High temperatures along the coast reach the mid to upper 80s(°)F with current nighttime readings near 78(°)F. Ocean waters remain warm at around 82(°)F to 85(°)F. East to northeast winds range from 5 to 10 knots in the morning, gradually shifting to light southeast by late afternoon. Average surf heights remain manageable across all regions, typically building around 2 feet along exposed ocean beaches with light chop inside adjacent sounds and bays.
Regional Conditions (3 Marine Zones):
In Northern North Carolina from Duck to Oregon Inlet, winds blow east to southeast at 5 to 10 knots with seas running 2 to 3 feet. Across Central North Carolina around Cape Lookout and Onslow Bay, east winds hold at 5 knots before shifting light and variable, keeping ocean waves flat to around 2 feet. Along the South Carolina coastline from Surf City down to Charleston Harbor, light easterly winds at 5 to 10 knots keep nearshore waters clean with 2 foot waves.
Swell Information (Nearby Buoys):
Diamond Shoals Buoy (41025) off Cape Hatteras shows a primary wave height of 3.3 feet with a dominant swell coming from the southeast at 9 seconds and a secondary swell from the east-southeast at 12 seconds. Frying Pan Shoals Buoy (41013) off Cape Fear reports primary swell from the southeast at 1.6 feet with an 8 second period, alongside a secondary south-southeast swell at 1.0 foot and 5 seconds.
Tide & Daylight Information:
First light occurs at 6:04 AM EDT, sunrise is at 6:30 AM EDT, sunset occurs at 7:42 PM EDT, and total darkness sets in at 8:08 PM EDT. High tide occurs around 8:15 AM EDT with a secondary high at 8:40 PM EDT. Low tide arrives at 2:05 PM EDT with a low tide overnight at 2:30 AM EDT.
Tomorrow's Outlook:
High pressure builds over the area, generating light west to northerly winds around 5 knots in the morning before turning south-southeast in the afternoon. Marine conditions remain clean with smooth seas near 2 feet and peak wave sizes remaining stable around 2 to 3 feet.
raw data from noaa, curated by surforecast pacificwaverider
Credits & References: NOAA National Weather Service Marine Forecasts (KMHX, KILM, KCHS) & National Data Buoy Center (NDBC)
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