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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
400 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024

NCZ203-182015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
400 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely and scattered
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:06 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:09 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 05:45 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

$$

NCZ205-182015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
400 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING NORTH OF
CAPE HATTERAS...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
                            scattered thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:05 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...3 to 6 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:46 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

$$

NCZ204-182015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
400 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
                            scattered thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:49 AM EDT.
                            High 1.8 feet (MLLW) 05:13 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EDT.
                            High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 05:54 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

$$

NCZ196-182015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
400 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Low.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
                            scattered thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Low.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EDT.
                            High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 05:23 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

$$

NCZ195-182015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
400 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
                            scattered thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:28 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:57 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
                            High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 05:37 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

$$

NCZ199-182015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
400 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms
                            and a chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:37 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.
                            High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 05:48 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


$$