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
343 AM EDT Sat May 25 2024
NCZ203-252015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
343 AM EDT Sat May 25 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:22 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:57 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
$$
NCZ205-252015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
343 AM EDT Sat May 25 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...1 to 3 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-252015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
343 AM EDT Sat May 25 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.5 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:10 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.5 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:55 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
$$
NCZ196-252015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
343 AM EDT Sat May 25 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............1 to 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............Around 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:36 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:22 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-252015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
343 AM EDT Sat May 25 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:44 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
$$
NCZ199-252015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
343 AM EDT Sat May 25 2024
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$