Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
752 PM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

NCZ203-210845-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
752 PM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:46 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:17 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

$$

NCZ205-210845-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
752 PM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING SOUTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...

.SUNDAY...
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 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EDT.

.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 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:12 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

$$

NCZ204-210845-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
752 PM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.8 feet (MLLW) 06:46 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:52 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.7 feet (MLLW) 07:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:22 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

$$

NCZ196-210845-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
752 PM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:15 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:19 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............Around 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:49 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

$$

NCZ195-210845-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
752 PM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 06:24 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast 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.

&&

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

$$

NCZ199-210845-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
752 PM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 06:40 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:40 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:10 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


$$
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