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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1054 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024

NCZ203-092100-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
1054 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:56 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:44 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

$$

NCZ205-092100-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1054 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT SOUTH OF CAPE HATTERAS
UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
   South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
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...4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:44 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:33 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

$$

NCZ204-092100-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
1054 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:55 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
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.

&&

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

$$

NCZ196-092100-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
1054 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............High.
   Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:22 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:10 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

$$

NCZ195-092100-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
1054 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
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.

&&

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

$$

NCZ199-092100-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
1054 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:43 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 09:46 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:31 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


$$