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
818 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024
NCZ203-100800-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
818 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
north in the afternoon.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:37 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
$$
NCZ205-100800-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
818 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT SOUTH OF CAPE HATTERAS
FROM 8 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...1 to 3 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:44 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...3 to 6 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds around 25 mph,
diminishing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-100800-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
818 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.7 feet (MLLW) 09:52 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.6 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:32 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
$$
NCZ196-100800-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
818 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Moderate.
Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet.
Shackleford Banks........2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph, diminishing
to around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:12 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-100800-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
818 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:40 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph, becoming
northwest around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:14 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
$$
NCZ199-100800-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
818 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 09:46 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph, becoming
northwest around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:37 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:20 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$