Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
723 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026
NCZ203-020815-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
723 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 9 AM, then partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:58 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 01:26 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
$$
NCZ205-020815-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
723 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 9 AM, then partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming north
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:43 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-020815-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
723 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 9 AM, then partly
sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming north
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:39 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
$$
NCZ196-020815-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
723 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............Around 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 12:01 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............Around 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 9 AM, then partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:20 AM EDT.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 01:08 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-020815-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
723 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EDT.
High 4.5 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
$$
NCZ199-020815-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
723 PM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 5.5 feet (MLLW) 12:26 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:41 AM EDT.
High 5.3 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$