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Beaufort Inlet, NC to Norfolk / Hampton, VA

Primary offshore route into the Chesapeake Bay; avoids Oregon Inlet hazards and used by most northbound cruisers.

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Updated daily with ECMWF data for Beaufort Inlet, NC to Norfolk / Hampton, VA. 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: 2026-06-04T10:36:31.625437+00:00 • Distance: 227.7 NM • Departure: 2026-06-04T08:00:00-04:00 • Speed: 6 knots
Time Wind Waves Temp
2026-06-04T12:00:00+00:00 12.742985200000001 kts 0.86 m 18.0°C
2026-06-04T16:00:00+00:00 13.6069164 kts 1.4 m 21.5°C
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Daily Route Forecast Summary

Expect a majority of reaching conditions with steady motion. Winds range from 3 to 14 kts with waves 0.3 to 4.9 ft with period of 3 to 8 seconds. Overall, periods of cross-seas may create some roll. Wind angles: 9% following, 73% reaching, 18% on the nose. Sea state: 18% aligned, 64% cross-seas, 18% opposed.

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