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
800 PM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
NCZ203-290815-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
800 PM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 06:29 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 12:56 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
$$
NCZ205-290815-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
800 PM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:20 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-290815-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
800 PM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:30 AM EDT.
High 1.9 feet (MLLW) 01:12 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
$$
NCZ196-290815-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
800 PM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............1 to 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 11:51 AM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............Around 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-290815-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
800 PM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 06:29 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 12:54 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
$$
NCZ199-290815-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
800 PM EDT Thu Aug 28 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EDT.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$