Marine Forecast Highlights Calm Winds and Seas Along Carolina Coast
The National Weather Service Wilmington, NC, has issued a detailed marine forecast for coastal waters from Surf City, NC, to South Santee River, SC, extending up to 60 nautical miles offshore. Winds are expected to remain light, ranging from 5 to 15 knots, with seas generally calm at 2 to 3 feet throughout the week. A weakening front will lift late Tuesday night into Wednesday, followed by Bermuda high pressure bringing south to southwest winds through Friday night. Showers and thunderstorms are anticipated intermittently, particularly during the evenings and overnight hours. Wave details indicate consistent patterns, with southern and eastern swells dominating at intervals of 4 to 11 seconds. Winds and seas may be higher in and near thunderstorms. (Source: NDBC - National Weather Service Marine Forecast FZUS52 KILM)