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
500 AM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024
NCZ203-262015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
500 AM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:21 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 04:54 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
$$
NCZ205-262015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
500 AM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...High.
South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...3 to 5 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...High.
South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...5 to 8 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:46 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-262015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
500 AM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EDT.
High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 10:21 AM EDT.
High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 04:54 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
$$
NCZ196-262015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
500 AM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING NORTH OF
CAPE LOOKOUT...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING SOUTH OF
CAPE LOOKOUT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............High.
Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............3 to 5 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 03:24 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............High.
Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............5 to 9 feet.
Shackleford Banks........6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-262015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
500 AM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 04:39 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
$$
NCZ199-262015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
500 AM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:01 AM EDT.
High 4.9 feet (MLLW) 03:49 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 4 PM, then partly sunny.
Showers with thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
High 4.9 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$