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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
331 AM EDT Fri May 31 2024

NCZ203-312030-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
331 AM EDT Fri May 31 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 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            north in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:54 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:27 AM EDT.
                            High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 03:58 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

$$

NCZ205-312030-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
331 AM EDT Fri May 31 2024

...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...Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 10 AM, then sunny. A
                            chance of showers and a slight chance
                            of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
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.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:53 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

$$

NCZ204-312030-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
331 AM EDT Fri May 31 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 10 AM, then sunny. A
                            chance of showers and a slight chance
                            of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EDT.
                            High 1.9 feet (MLLW) 02:59 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EDT.
                            High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 04:01 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

$$

NCZ196-312030-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
331 AM EDT Fri May 31 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**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 02:28 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.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:01 AM EDT.
                            High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 03:30 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

$$

NCZ195-312030-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
331 AM EDT Fri May 31 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EDT.
                            High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
                            feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            southeast around 10 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 03:37 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

$$

NCZ199-312030-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
331 AM EDT Fri May 31 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EDT.
                            High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:22 AM EDT.
                            High 4.7 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


$$