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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
955 AM EDT Fri May 17 2024

NCZ203-172015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
955 AM EDT Fri May 17 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:25 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:06 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

$$

NCZ205-172015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
955 AM EDT Fri May 17 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS
UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 04:20 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:05 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

$$

NCZ204-172015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
955 AM EDT Fri May 17 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
                            High 1.7 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:49 AM EDT.
                            High 1.8 feet (MLLW) 05:13 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

$$

NCZ196-172015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
955 AM EDT Fri May 17 2024

.REST OF 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**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:36 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:57 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Low.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:42 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

$$

NCZ195-172015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
955 AM EDT Fri May 17 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:51 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:08 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:28 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:57 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

$$

NCZ199-172015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
955 AM EDT Fri May 17 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EDT.
                            High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:37 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 05:07 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


$$