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

Small Craft Advisory issued June 17 at 2:22AM EDT until June 19 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Wed June 17, 2026, 2:22 AM
Expires: Wed June 17, 2026, 2:30 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with a few gusts to 35 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Gale Watch issued June 17 at 2:22AM EDT until June 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Wed June 17, 2026, 2:22 AM
Expires: Wed June 17, 2026, 2:30 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...The offshore waters from Duck to Ocracoke Inlet, and the coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.