Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
800 PM EDT Wed May 22 2024

NCZ203-230815-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
800 PM EDT Wed May 22 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:48 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:28 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

$$

NCZ205-230815-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
800 PM EDT Wed May 22 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
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**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:18 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

$$

NCZ204-230815-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
800 PM EDT Wed May 22 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.5 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:49 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.5 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:28 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

$$

NCZ196-230815-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
800 PM EDT Wed May 22 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Low.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............1 to 2 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:16 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Low.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............Around 2 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:55 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

$$

NCZ195-230815-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
800 PM EDT Wed May 22 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:19 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:21 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

$$

NCZ199-230815-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
800 PM EDT Wed May 22 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
                            increasing to south around 15 mph in
                            the afternoon.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:37 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:35 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:16 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


$$