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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
433 AM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

NCZ203-272015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
433 AM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:21 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:11 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:30 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

$$

NCZ205-272015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
433 AM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:20 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:09 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:30 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

$$

NCZ204-272015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
433 AM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:30 AM EDT.
                            High 1.9 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
                            High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 01:38 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

$$

NCZ196-272015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
433 AM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:06 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:46 AM EDT.
                            High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 01:07 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

$$

NCZ195-272015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
433 AM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:11 AM EDT.
                            High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 12:21 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 mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:08 AM EDT.
                            High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 01:15 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

$$

NCZ199-272015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
433 AM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EDT.
                            High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 12:31 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:07 AM EDT.
                            High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 01:32 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


$$