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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1018 AM EDT Sun May 19 2024

NCZ203-200000-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
1018 AM EDT Sun May 19 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:09 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:49 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

$$

NCZ205-200000-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1018 AM EDT Sun May 19 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:46 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...4 to 6 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:51 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

$$

NCZ204-200000-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
1018 AM EDT Sun May 19 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EDT.
                            High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.6 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:01 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

$$

NCZ196-200000-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
1018 AM EDT Sun May 19 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Low.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EDT.
                            High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Low.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 5 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:28 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

$$

NCZ195-200000-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
1018 AM EDT Sun May 19 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Areas of drizzle and a
                            slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
                            High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 05:37 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:43 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

$$

NCZ199-200000-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
1018 AM EDT Sun May 19 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of drizzle and a slight
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.
                            High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:49 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


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