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Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
815 PM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

NCZ203-220815-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
815 PM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:56 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
815 PM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING SOUTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...3 to 5 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:48 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:43 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
815 PM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.7 feet (MLLW) 07:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.7 feet (MLLW) 07:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:53 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
815 PM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............High.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............3 to 5 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:49 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Low.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:20 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
815 PM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:40 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
815 PM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 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


$$
National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office
