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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1054 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024

NCZ203-250000-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
1054 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:04 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:53 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

$$

NCZ205-250000-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1054 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...5 to 7 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 5 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, increasing
                            to around 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 08:58 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:47 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

$$

NCZ204-250000-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
1054 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:24 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph,
                            increasing to around 20 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.6 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:57 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

$$

NCZ196-250000-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
1054 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............High.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:35 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:24 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

$$

NCZ195-250000-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
1054 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 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**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:48 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:46 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

$$

NCZ199-250000-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
1054 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 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**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:12 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:45 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


$$