Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
410 AM EDT Mon May 27 2024

NCZ203-272045-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
410 AM EDT Mon May 27 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:57 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:52 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:51 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

$$

NCZ205-272045-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
410 AM EDT Mon May 27 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT SOUTH OF CAPE HATTERAS
FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet becoming 2 to 3 feet late.
   South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet becoming 2 to 3 feet late.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph, increasing
                            to around 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 10:48 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
   South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:42 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:31 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

$$

NCZ204-272045-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
410 AM EDT Mon May 27 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet becoming 2 to 3 feet late.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph,
                            increasing to south around 20 mph in
                            the afternoon.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.5 feet (MLLW) 10:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:45 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EDT.
                            High 1.5 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:41 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

$$

NCZ196-272045-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
410 AM EDT Mon May 27 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............1 to 2 feet becoming 2 to 3 feet late.
   Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet becoming 2 to 3 feet late.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph,
                            increasing to south around 20 mph in
                            the afternoon.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:25 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:12 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny. A
                            chance of showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:19 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:08 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

$$

NCZ195-272045-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
410 AM EDT Mon May 27 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet becoming 2 to 3 feet late.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph, increasing
                            to around 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 8 AM, then partly
                            sunny until 5 PM, then sunny. A chance
                            of showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 11:40 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:33 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

$$

NCZ199-272045-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
410 AM EDT Mon May 27 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet becoming 2 to 3 feet late.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:50 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 8 AM, then partly
                            sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 11:44 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:29 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


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