Beaufort Inlet, NC to Cape May Inlet, NJ map preview

Beaufort Inlet, NC to Cape May Inlet, NJ

Common offshore route between Beaufort, NC and Cape May, NJ; rounds Cape Hatteras.

Latest Automated Forecast

Updated daily with ECMWF data for Beaufort Inlet, NC to Cape May Inlet, NJ. 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: 2026-06-04T10:35:44.957898+00:00Distance: 316.4 NM • Departure: 2026-06-04T08:00:00-04:00Speed: 6 knots
Time Wind Waves Temp
2026-06-04T12:00:00+00:00 12.742985200000001 kts 0.86 m 17.9°C
2026-06-04T16:00:00+00:00 13.660912100000001 kts 1.4 m 21.6°C
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Daily Route Forecast Summary

Expect mixed conditions with no major headwinds. Winds range from 3 to 19 kts with waves 2.5 to 4.9 ft with period of 5 to 8 seconds. Overall, periods of cross-seas may create some roll. Wind angles: 47% following, 40% reaching, 13% on the nose. Sea state: 27% aligned, 60% cross-seas, 13% opposed.

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