Station Name: Oregon Inlet, NC (192)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Rodanthe, NC 27968
Dare County

GPS Coordinates: 35.75, -75.33

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued February 22 at 12:26AM EST until February 23 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 12:26 AM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 8:30 AM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...East Carteret County, and Hatteras Island, Northern Outer Banks, and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 8 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 22 at 4:17AM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 4:17 AM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 4:30 PM

* WHAT...Up to one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, and adjacent tidal creeks, and sound-side Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 PM EST 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.

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 22 at 4:17AM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 4:17 AM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 4:30 PM

* WHAT...Up to one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along the Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds, Kitty Hawk Bay, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 PM EST 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 sound-side 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.