Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
417 AM EDT Fri May 3 2024
NCZ203-032015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
417 AM EDT Fri May 3 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:56 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:49 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 05:13 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
$$
NCZ205-032015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
417 AM EDT Fri May 3 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:11 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:49 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-032015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
417 AM EDT Fri May 3 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EDT.
High 1.9 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:59 AM EDT.
High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 05:17 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
$$
NCZ196-032015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
417 AM EDT Fri May 3 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............Around 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:35 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............Around 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 04:46 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-032015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
417 AM EDT Fri May 3 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:38 AM EDT.
High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 04:59 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
$$
NCZ199-032015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
417 AM EDT Fri May 3 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:56 AM EDT.
High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EDT.
High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 05:11 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$