Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
747 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

NCZ203-250830-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
747 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then partly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EDT.
                            High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
                            High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 03:56 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

$$

NCZ205-250830-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
747 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING NORTH
OF CAPE HATTERAS...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING SOUTH
OF CAPE HATTERAS...

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...4 to 5 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
                            High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...3 to 5 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 03:47 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

$$

NCZ204-250830-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
747 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:00 AM EDT.
                            High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EDT.
                            High 2.2 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

$$

NCZ196-250830-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
747 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING
NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:27 AM EDT.
                            High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 02:16 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 03:24 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

$$

NCZ195-250830-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
747 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EDT.
                            High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EDT.
                            High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 03:28 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

$$

NCZ199-250830-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
747 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:48 AM EDT.
                            High 5.0 feet (MLLW) 02:41 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:01 AM EDT.
                            High 4.9 feet (MLLW) 03:49 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


$$