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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
353 AM EDT Sun Aug 31 2025

NCZ203-312015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
353 AM EDT Sun Aug 31 2025

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 01:48 PM EDT.

.LABOR DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:53 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

$$

NCZ205-312015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
353 AM EDT Sun Aug 31 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING SOUTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...
...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...3 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:09 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:02 PM EDT.

.LABOR DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...4 to 6 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:05 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

$$

NCZ204-312015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
353 AM EDT Sun Aug 31 2025

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
                            High 1.9 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EDT.

.LABOR DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:16 AM EDT.
                            High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 03:13 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

$$

NCZ196-312015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
353 AM EDT Sun Aug 31 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............3 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 06:46 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EDT.

.LABOR DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............3 to 5 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EDT.
                            High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 02:42 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

$$

NCZ195-312015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
353 AM EDT Sun Aug 31 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 07:27 AM EDT.
                            High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EDT.

.LABOR DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
                            High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 02:38 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

$$

NCZ199-312015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
353 AM EDT Sun Aug 31 2025

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 07:07 AM EDT.
                            High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EDT.

.LABOR DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 08:04 AM EDT.
                            High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 03:07 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


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