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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1052 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024

NCZ203-190000-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
1052 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:09 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

$$

NCZ205-190000-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1052 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 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...High.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...3 to 5 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
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...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:02 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

$$

NCZ204-190000-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
1052 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:18 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:12 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

$$

NCZ196-190000-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
1052 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............High.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............Around 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 4.9 feet (MLLW) 08:21 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:39 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

$$

NCZ195-190000-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
1052 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 5.0 feet (MLLW) 08:35 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:55 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

$$

NCZ199-190000-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
1052 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:06 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 6.0 feet (MLLW) 08:46 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:00 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


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