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Beaufort Inlet, NC to Cape Fear Inlet, Bald Head Island, NC

Bypassing Wrightsville Beach and travels around the barrier islands, the route navigates around Frying Pan Shoals and the southern end of Bald Head.

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Updated daily with ECMWF data for Beaufort Inlet, NC to Cape Fear Inlet, Bald Head Island, NC. This page shows the latest forecast snapshot, route distance, waypoint count, and the first forecast points so search engines can read meaningful route-specific content without JavaScript.

Generated: 2026-06-04T10:30:03.888533+00:00 • Distance: 109.2 NM • Departure: 2026-06-04T08:00:00-04:00 • Speed: 6 knots
Time Wind Waves Temp
2026-06-04T12:00:00+00:00 8.7473034 kts 0.52 m 17.2°C
2026-06-04T16:00:00+00:00 10.3671744 kts 1.0 m 22.6°C
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Daily Route Forecast Summary

Expect a majority of reaching conditions with steady motion. Winds range from 5 to 13 kts with waves 1.7 to 3.9 ft with period of 6 to 7 seconds. Overall, wind and waves mostly aligned or partially aligned. Wind angles: 100% reaching. Sea state: 50% aligned, 33% cross-seas, 17% opposed.

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