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
756 PM EDT Tue May 21 2024
NCZ203-220815-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
756 PM EDT Tue May 21 2024
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 9 AM, then mostly
sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:23 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:09 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to south around 15 mph in
the afternoon.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:48 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
$$
NCZ205-220815-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
756 PM EDT Tue May 21 2024
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 9 AM, then mostly
sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southeast around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-220815-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
756 PM EDT Tue May 21 2024
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.6 feet (MLLW) 07:21 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.5 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:49 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
$$
NCZ196-220815-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
756 PM EDT Tue May 21 2024
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............1 to 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:39 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Moderate.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:16 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-220815-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
756 PM EDT Tue May 21 2024
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:41 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
$$
NCZ199-220815-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
756 PM EDT Tue May 21 2024
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:37 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$