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
411 AM EDT Wed May 29 2024
NCZ203-292030-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
411 AM EDT Wed May 29 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:42 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:36 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:45 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
$$
NCZ205-292030-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
411 AM EDT Wed May 29 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:38 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:46 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-292030-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
411 AM EDT Wed May 29 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:55 AM EDT.
High 1.6 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:48 AM EDT.
High 1.7 feet (MLLW) 01:54 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
$$
NCZ196-292030-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
411 AM EDT Wed May 29 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............1 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:22 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:19 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............Around 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-292030-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
411 AM EDT Wed May 29 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:37 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:33 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
foot in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:36 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:30 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
$$
NCZ199-292030-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
411 AM EDT Wed May 29 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:44 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
foot in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:36 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 01:48 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$