Station Name: Nags Head, NC (243)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Nags Head, NC 27959
Dare County

GPS Coordinates: 36.001, -75.421

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued February 23 at 12:33AM EST until February 23 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 12:33 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...East Carteret County, and Hatteras Island, Northern Outer Banks, and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EST this morning. * 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.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued February 23 at 4:36AM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 4:36 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 4:45 PM

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas Pamlico Sound, and adjacent tidal creeks, and sound-side Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 foot 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.

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.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued February 23 at 4:36AM EST until February 24 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 4:36 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 4:45 PM

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along the beaches, Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds, Kitty Hawk Bay, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...For sound-side locations, through this afternoon until the winds calm enough to allow elevated water levels to completely recede. For ocean- side concerns, until 4 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 foot 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.

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.

Wind Advisory issued February 22 at 9:56AM EST until February 23 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 9:56 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Hampton/Poquoson and Norfolk/Portsmouth Counties, and Virginia Beach. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * 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.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued February 23 at 2:18AM EST until February 23 at 2:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 2:18 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon. * 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.

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.