Station Name: Duck FRF, NC
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Duck, NC 27949
Dare County

GPS Coordinates: 36.2, -75.714

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Surf Advisory issued September 15 at 2:19PM EDT until September 16 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 2:19 PM
Expires: Mon September 15, 2025, 10:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from noon today to 4 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.

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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

Wind Advisory issued September 15 at 1:43PM EDT until September 16 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 1:43 PM
Expires: Mon September 15, 2025, 9:45 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Flood Watch issued September 15 at 1:37PM EDT until September 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 1:37 PM
Expires: Mon September 15, 2025, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina, including the following areas, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Eastern Currituck, Gates, Hertford, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans and Western Currituck and Virginia, including the following areas, Brunswick, Charles City, Chesapeake, Dinwiddie, Greensville, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg), Southampton, Suffolk, Surry, Sussex, Virginia Beach and York. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall associated with a deepening coastal low will spread inland late this afternoon through Tuesday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

High Surf Advisory issued September 15 at 2:19PM EDT until September 16 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 2:19 PM
Expires: Mon September 15, 2025, 10:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from noon today to 4 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.

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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

Wind Advisory issued September 15 at 1:43PM EDT until September 16 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 1:43 PM
Expires: Mon September 15, 2025, 9:45 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.