Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
813 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

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

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:54 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 01:25 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
813 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS
FROM 8 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...4 to 6 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...4 to 6 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:42 AM EDT.
                            High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 01:29 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
813 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

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

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:31 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:37 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
813 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT
FROM 8 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Low.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............Around 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
                            High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 01:06 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

$$

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

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EDT.
                            High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 01:10 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
813 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 5.6 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:40 AM EDT.
                            High 5.3 feet (MLLW) 01:31 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


$$