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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
346 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

NCZ203-122030-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
346 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................10 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms. Some
                            thunderstorms may produce heavy
                            rainfall.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Very windy. Northeast winds around 40
                            mph, diminishing to around 30 mph in
                            the afternoon.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EDT.

.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:54 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 01:24 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

$$

NCZ205-122030-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
346 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...10 to 15 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some
                            thunderstorms may produce heavy
                            rainfall.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 35 mph,
                            diminishing to around 25 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EDT.

.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...7 to 9 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:40 AM EDT.
                            High 3.8 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

$$

NCZ204-122030-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
346 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................7 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms. Some
                            thunderstorms may produce heavy
                            rainfall.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Very windy. Northeast winds around 40
                            mph, diminishing to around 30 mph in
                            the afternoon.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:26 PM EDT.

.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:34 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

$$

NCZ196-122030-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
346 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY
 NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
 NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............High.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............10 to 14 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 30 to 35 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.

.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............High.
   Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............5 to 8 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EDT.
                            High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 01:03 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

$$

NCZ195-122030-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
346 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 12:08 PM EDT.

.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:42 AM EDT.
                            High 4.5 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

$$

NCZ199-122030-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
346 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 5.7 feet (MLLW) 12:20 PM EDT.

.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EDT.
                            High 5.4 feet (MLLW) 01:28 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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