Charleston Harbor, SC to Cape Fear Inlet, Bald Head Island, NC map preview

Charleston Harbor, SC to Cape Fear Inlet, Bald Head Island, NC

Popular offshore route between Charleston and Cape Fear River.

Latest Automated Forecast

Updated daily with ECMWF data for Charleston Harbor, SC 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: 2026-06-04T10:23:24.073201+00:00Distance: 119.3 NM • Departure: 2026-06-04T08:00:00-04:00Speed: 6 knots
Time Wind Waves Temp
2026-06-04T12:00:00+00:00 5.8315356000000005 kts 0.58 m 17.8°C
2026-06-04T16:00:00+00:00 5.8315356000000005 kts 0.84 m 23.9°C
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Daily Route Forecast Summary

Expect a majority of reaching conditions with steady motion. Winds range from 5 to 11 kts with waves 1.9 to 3.2 ft with period of 6 to 7 seconds. Overall, periods of cross-seas may create some roll. Wind angles: 100% reaching. Sea state: 33% aligned, 67% cross-seas.

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