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Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
914 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

NCZ203-190900-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
914 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 10 AM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:52 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, increasing to
                            around 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:13 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

$$

NCZ205-190900-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
914 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:35 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 05:46 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
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**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            north in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:10 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

$$

NCZ204-190900-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
914 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 11 AM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:45 AM EDT.
                            High 1.7 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            north in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.8 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:20 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

$$

NCZ196-190900-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
914 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot, building to around 2
                            feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM 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

$$

NCZ195-190900-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
914 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:19 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 05:42 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM 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

$$

NCZ199-190900-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
914 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:33 AM EDT.
                            High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 06:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:08 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


$$
National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office
