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34.4517’ N, 77.4950’ W

Ocean City Beach, NC

76°
H -°
L 63°
SW
11mph
Low tide
5:57 am
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Ocean City Beach, NC Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Day Sky High / Low Precip Wind Humidity
Fri
Oct 16 		Partly Cloudy -º / 63º 5% WSW 12 mph 84%
Sat
Oct 17 		Rain/Wind
View Hourly 		67º / 47º 92% N 25 mph 86%
12am Mostly Clear 76º 2% SW 11 mph 82%
1am Partly Cloudy 75º 2% SW 11 mph 83%
2am Partly Cloudy 75º 3% SW 11 mph 84%
3am Partly Cloudy 75º 4% SW 10 mph 83%
4am Mostly Cloudy 74º 5% WSW 10 mph 84%
5am Cloudy 72º 5% WNW 10 mph 83%
6am Cloudy 69º 3% NNW 12 mph 84%
7am Cloudy 66º 8% N 12 mph 84%
8am Cloudy 64º 24% N 13 mph 85%
9am Rain 63º 74% N 14 mph 85%
10am Rain 60º 89% N 16 mph 92%
11am Rain/Wind 59º 87% N 22 mph 93%
12pm Rain/Wind 60º 93% N 22 mph 90%
1pm Rain/Wind 60º 91% N 24 mph 88%
2pm Rain/Wind 59º 88% N 25 mph 83%
3pm Showers/Wind 58º 55% N 25 mph 81%
4pm Showers/Wind 56º 52% N 25 mph 79%
5pm Showers/Wind 55º 36% N 25 mph 82%
6pm Few Showers/Wind 53º 30% N 24 mph 85%
7pm Cloudy/Wind 52º 24% N 22 mph 84%
8pm Partly Cloudy/Wind 52º 18% N 22 mph 83%
9pm Partly Cloudy/Wind 52º 9% N 20 mph 83%
10pm Partly Cloudy/Wind 51º 8% N 20 mph 81%
11pm Mostly Clear/Wind 51º 5% N 20 mph 79%
Sun
Oct 18 		Partly Cloudy/Wind
View Hourly 		66º / 53º 4% NNE 24 mph 62%
12am Mostly Clear/Wind 50º 4% N 21 mph 76%
1am Mostly Clear/Wind 50º 3% N 21 mph 73%
2am Mostly Clear/Wind 50º 2% N 21 mph 71%
3am Clear/Wind 49º 2% N 20 mph 72%
4am Clear/Wind 49º 2% N 20 mph 72%
5am Clear 48º 2% N 19 mph 73%
6am Clear 48º 2% N 19 mph 74%
7am Clear 48º 2% N 19 mph 75%
8am Sunny 49º 4% N 19 mph 75%
9am Sunny/Wind 51º 3% N 21 mph 72%
10am Sunny/Wind 54º 3% N 22 mph 68%
11am Sunny/Wind 57º 2% NNE 23 mph 63%
12pm Mostly Sunny/Wind 60º 1% NNE 23 mph 60%
1pm Partly Cloudy/Wind 63º 1% NNE 24 mph 58%
2pm Partly Cloudy/Wind 64º 1% NNE 23 mph 56%
3pm Partly Cloudy/Wind 65º 0% NNE 24 mph 54%
4pm Mostly Sunny/Wind 65º 0% NNE 23 mph 54%
5pm Mostly Sunny/Wind 64º 1% NNE 23 mph 55%
6pm Mostly Sunny/Wind 62º 1% NNE 21 mph 59%
7pm Mostly Clear/Wind 61º 2% NNE 20 mph 62%
8pm Mostly Clear/Wind 60º 1% NNE 21 mph 65%
9pm Mostly Clear/Wind 59º 5% NNE 20 mph 68%
10pm Mostly Clear/Wind 58º 5% NNE 20 mph 70%
11pm Mostly Clear 57º 7% NNE 19 mph 71%
Mon
Oct 19 		Partly Cloudy/Wind 68º / 53º 9% N 22 mph 70%
Tue
Oct 20 		Partly Cloudy 71º / 55º 9% NNW 17 mph 60%
Wed
Oct 21 		Mostly Sunny 72º / 54º 8% N 16 mph 59%
Thu
Oct 22 		Partly Cloudy 71º / 54º 17% NNW 14 mph 65%
Fri
Oct 23 		Partly Cloudy 72º / 54º 20% NNW 11 mph 68%

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NOAA Weather Marine Forecast for Ocean City Beach, NC

Overnight
Low : 63ºF
WSW wind 7 to 9 kt, with gusts as high as 19 kt. Partly cloudy. Seas around 1 ft.
Saturday
High : 69ºF
N wind 9 to 12 kt increasing to 15 to 18 kt in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 kt. Showers. Seas around 1 ft.
Saturday Night
Low : 47ºF
N wind 15 to 18 kt, with gusts as high as 32 kt. A chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Seas around 1 ft.
Sunday
High : 64ºF
NNE wind 16 to 19 kt, with gusts as high as 33 kt. A chance of showers. Seas around 1 ft.
Sunday Night
Low : 51ºF
N wind 15 to 18 kt, with gusts as high as 32 kt. A chance of showers. Seas around 1 ft.
Monday
High : 66ºF
N wind around 17 kt, with gusts as high as 29 kt. A chance of showers. Seas around 1 ft.
Monday Night
Low : 54ºF
N wind 16 to 19 kt decreasing to 13 to 16 kt after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 kt. Mostly cloudy. Seas around 1 ft.
Tuesday
High : 68ºF
N wind around 13 kt, with gusts as high as 23 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tuesday Night
Low : 56ºF
N wind around 11 kt, with gusts as high as 21 kt. Partly cloudy. Seas 1 ft or less.

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    Wind Speed Forecast for Ocean City Beach, NC

    SaturdaySundayMonday
    Wind Speed (MPH) 111013222522212019232321
    4am8am12pm4pm8pm12am4am8am12pm4pm8pm12am
    MPH 111013222522212019232321
    DIR SWWSWNNNNNNNNNENNENNE

    Current Weather Conditions In Ocean City Beach, NC

    As Of: 19 minutes ago

    • 76ºF
    • 76ºF
    • 11mph
    • 0º (SW)
    • 20mph
    • Mostly Clear
    • 10mi
    • 29.88"
    • 82%
    • 0ºF

    The weather right now in Ocean City Beach, NC is Mostly Clear. The current temperature is 76°F, and the expected high and low for today, Saturday, October 17, 2026, are -° high temperature and 63°F low temperature. The wind is currently blowing at 11 miles per hour, and coming from the Southwest. The wind is gusting to 20 mph. With the wind and the atmosphere the temperature feels like 76° Fahrenheit. Expected precipitation is 2 percent, with current humidity at 82 percent, and air pressure at 29.88 in. Visibility is 10 nautical miles. There are 2 current weather alert(s).

    Weather Alerts
    Gale Warning - 2:29pm Fri Oct 16 2026

    ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

    WHAT: North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
    8 to 13 ft expected.

    WHERE: The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.

    WHEN: From 2 PM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

    IMPACTS: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
    capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

    ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Some potential exists for gusts up to 50
    kt.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
    Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
    vessel for hazardous conditions.

    &&

    Coastal Flood Advisory - 8:46pm Fri Oct 16 2026

    ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 11 AM EDT MONDAY...

    WHAT: 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected
    in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

    WHERE: Areas along Bogue Banks beaches, Bogue Sound, the
    Newport and White Oak Rivers, areas in North Topsail Beach,
    the lower New River, and adjacent tidal creeks.

    WHEN: From 6 AM Sunday to 11 AM EDT Monday.

    IMPACTS: Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level
    is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
    waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some
    roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks,
    lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience
    shallow flooding.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
    closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
    unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
    property.

    &&

    Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

    Beaufort Marine Lab NC
    MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft
    MHHW Categories - Minor -0.8 ft, Moderate -0.3 ft, Major 0.7 ft

    Total Total Departure
    Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
    ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
    -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
    17/01 AM 3.4 -2.4 0.6 1 None
    17/01 PM 3.9 -1.9 0.4 1 None
    18/02 AM 4.0 -1.8 1.2 1 None
    18/02 PM 5.2 -0.6 1.8 1-2 Minor
    19/02 AM 4.9 -0.9 2.1 1-2 None

    &&

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