Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1043 AM EDT Fri May 24 2024
NCZ203-242015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
1043 AM EDT Fri May 24 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:22 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ205-242015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1043 AM EDT Fri May 24 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
SOUTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:18 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-242015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
1043 AM EDT Fri May 24 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.5 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.5 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ196-242015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
1043 AM EDT Fri May 24 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Moderate.
Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............1 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............1 to 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-242015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
1043 AM EDT Fri May 24 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:21 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ199-242015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
1043 AM EDT Fri May 24 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:35 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$