Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina Weather
Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Pine Knoll Shores, Carteret County.
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About Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina
Pine Knoll Shores unfurls along the Outer Banks, a slender landmass where the Atlantic’s briny breath meets the calmer waters of Bogue Sound. It lies 31.3 miles south-south-east of New Bern, NC (from New Bern, NC: bearing 155°T), and is situated 5.3 miles west-south-west of Morehead City. Here, the landscape is a delicate balance of maritime forest and open shoreline, where ancient live oaks, draped in Spanish moss, stand sentinel against the salt-laced winds. The air itself carries a perpetual tang of the sea, mingling with the earthy scent of pine needles underfoot and the faint, sweet perfume of blooming yaupon holly in warmer months. Sunlight, often softened by a haze that drifts in from the ocean, paints the sandy paths and weathered shingles in hues of pale gold and muted silver, lending a timeless quality to the coastal vistas. The very rhythm of Pine Knoll Shores seems dictated by the ebb and flow of the tides, a gentle cadence that encourages a slower, more deliberate pace of life. This stretch of Carolina coast has long been shaped by the sea, its history intertwined with the maritime traditions of Carteret County. While the area’s economy has historically relied on fishing and timber, Pine Knoll Shores itself has evolved into a haven for those seeking respite and recreation. Its distinctive character is marked by the careful preservation of its natural beauty, a commitment evident in the protected marshes and the dedication to maintaining the integrity of its shoreline. Visitors and residents alike are drawn to the area’s pristine beaches, where the sand is a fine, pale sugar that yields softly underfoot, and the ocean’s roar is a constant, soothing companion. The shallow, sheltered waters of Bogue Sound offer a different kind of allure, a tranquil expanse perfect for kayaking and observing the abundant birdlife that calls these estuaries home.
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| Location | Pine Knoll Shores, Carteret County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 34.697384°N, 76.81327°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28512 |
| Area Code | 910 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Pine Knoll Shores includes coordinates 34.697384°N, 76.813270°W, situated in Carteret County. ZIP code 28512. Telephone area code: 910. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
