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
327 AM EDT Thu May 2 2024
NCZ203-022045-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
327 AM EDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southeast around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:59 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:56 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:15 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
$$
NCZ205-022045-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
327 AM EDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:02 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:11 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-022045-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
327 AM EDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
High 1.7 feet (MLLW) 03:15 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EDT.
High 1.9 feet (MLLW) 04:19 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
$$
NCZ196-022045-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
327 AM EDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............1 to 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southeast around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:39 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............Around 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:35 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-022045-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
327 AM EDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:57 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:46 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
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.
&&
Rip Current Risk CategoryAround 2 feet
* 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
$$
NCZ199-022045-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
327 AM EDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 03:09 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:56 AM EDT.
High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$