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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Rodanthe, NC 27968
Dare County

GPS Coordinates: 35.75, -75.33

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Surf Advisory issued August 22 at 4:34AM EDT until August 23 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 4:34 AM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 6:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one to two feet of inundation above ground level near the beachfront. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks north of Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near the beach front resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront may experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all times.

High Surf Advisory issued August 22 at 4:34AM EDT until August 23 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 4:34 AM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 6:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level possible. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 10 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until midnight EDT tonight. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Significant impacts from ocean overwash are likely to continue around high tide both this morning and this evening due to continued severely compromised dune structures, high astronomical tides, and persisting powerful swell and wave run up. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion continue.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Coastal Flood Warning issued August 22 at 4:34AM EDT until August 23 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 4:34 AM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 6:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level possible. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 10 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until midnight EDT tonight. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Significant impacts from ocean overwash are likely to continue around high tide both this morning and this evening due to continued severely compromised dune structures, high astronomical tides, and persisting powerful swell and wave run up. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion continue.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 22 at 4:34AM EDT until August 23 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 4:34 AM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 6:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one to two feet of inundation above ground level near the beachfront. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks north of Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near the beach front resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront may experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all times.

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 22 at 4:34AM EDT until August 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 4:34 AM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 6:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level possible. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 10 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until midnight EDT tonight. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Significant impacts from ocean overwash are likely to continue around high tide both this morning and this evening due to continued severely compromised dune structures, high astronomical tides, and persisting powerful swell and wave run up. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion continue.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.