Live Data Feeds
Croatan Sound Weather Station
The Coastal Studies Institute maintains a meteorological station located on a platform in the Croatan Sound just off the shores of the ECU Outer Banks Campus. This meteorological station monitors wind spend, water and air temperature, atmospheric pressure, and water level. Click on the widget to access historical data from the site.
Waverider Buoys
CSI has two waverider buoys deployed off the northern Outer Banks. These buoys are operated in partnership with the Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP) at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Buoy 192 is located ~8 miles southeast of Oregon Inlet, while buoy, 243 is located 10 miles offshore of Nags Head, North Carolina. both buoys monitor wave height speed and direction, as well as sea surface temperature. Click on the button for live data for each of these buoys.
Jennette’s Pier Webcam
CSI maintains a webcam at Jennette’s pier in partnership with the pier and Surfline. Click on the stream to enlarge the image.


Based at the Coastal Studies Institute (CSI), the North Carolina Renewable Ocean Energy Program (NCROEP) advances inter-disciplinary marine energy solutions across UNC System partner colleges of engineering at NC State University, UNC Charlotte, and NC A&T University. Click on the links below for more information.
ECU's Integrated Coastal Programs (ECU ICP) is a leader in coastal and marine research, education, and engagement. ECU ICP includes the Coastal Studies Institute, ECU's Department of Coastal Studies, and ECU Diving and Water Safety.
The ECU Outer Banks campus is home to the Coastal Studies Institute.

