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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Duck, NC 27949
Dare County

GPS Coordinates: 36.2, -75.714

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 10:17PM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:17 PM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 2 above. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the cold, black ice will likely develop on area roadways tonight into Monday morning. Use caution when traveling, especially on secondary roads, bridges, and overpasses.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

High Surf Advisory issued February 1 at 9:13PM EST until February 2 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 9:13 PM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

Inexperienced surfers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 2 at 5:58AM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Mon February 2, 2026, 5:58 AM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 above. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the cold, black ice will likely develop on area roadways tonight into Monday morning. Use caution when traveling, especially on secondary roads, bridges, and overpasses.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

High Surf Advisory issued February 2 at 3:48AM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Mon February 2, 2026, 3:48 AM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 10:33AM EST until February 2 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:33 AM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...Snow accumulations from yesterday and last night will remain in place. This afternoon's sunshine but below freezing temperatures could lead to icy conditions. * WHERE...All of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued February 1 at 6:22PM EST until February 2 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 6:22 PM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 6:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 11 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

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.

High Surf Advisory issued February 1 at 6:22PM EST until February 2 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 6:22 PM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 6:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 11 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 3:08PM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 3:08 PM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 below. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 3:08PM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 3:08 PM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 3 above. * WHERE...Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 2 at 2:52AM EST until February 2 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Mon February 2, 2026, 2:52 AM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow accumulations from yesterday and last night will remain in place for a long duration. temperatures could lead to icy conditions. * WHERE...All of Eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The snow from yesterday will continue to produce very treacherous travel conditions as temperatures will be below freezing through this morning.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 2 at 2:52AM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Mon February 2, 2026, 2:52 AM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 above. * WHERE...Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 2 at 2:52AM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Mon February 2, 2026, 2:52 AM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 0. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

High Surf Advisory issued February 2 at 2:36AM EST until February 2 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Mon February 2, 2026, 2:36 AM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 2:45 PM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.