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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
408 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

NCZ203-142030-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
408 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:22 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:33 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

$$

NCZ205-142030-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
408 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING SOUTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet
                            in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
                            High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...3 to 5 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
                            High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:31 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

$$

NCZ204-142030-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
408 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet, building to 3 to 5 feet
    in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:41 AM EDT.
                            High 1.4 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:35 AM EDT.
                            High 1.5 feet (MLLW) 02:39 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

$$

NCZ196-142030-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
408 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............High.
   Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet, building to 3 to 5 feet
 in the afternoon.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:08 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............High.
   Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............3 to 5 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 02:08 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

$$

NCZ195-142030-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
408 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:35 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 01:10 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:06 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

$$

NCZ199-142030-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
408 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:29 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:30 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:33 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


$$