Surf Forecast Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
744 PM EDT Tue Apr 9 2024
NCZ203-100815-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
744 PM EDT Tue Apr 9 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:09 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
$$
NCZ205-100815-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
744 PM EDT Tue Apr 9 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:12 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...High.
South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...4 to 7 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-100815-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
744 PM EDT Tue Apr 9 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:22 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds around 15 mph,
increasing to around 25 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.8 feet (MLLW) 10:12 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:08 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
$$
NCZ196-100815-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
744 PM EDT Tue Apr 9 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Moderate.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............Around 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EDT.
Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............High.
Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............5 to 8 feet.
Shackleford Banks........5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:41 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:35 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-100815-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
744 PM EDT Tue Apr 9 2024
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 09:09 AM EDT.
Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:04 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds around 15 mph,
increasing to around 25 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:49 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
$$
NCZ199-100815-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
744 PM EDT Tue Apr 9 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$