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
839 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
NCZ203-190815-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
839 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:38 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 04:21 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
$$
NCZ205-190815-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
839 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:29 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 04:21 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-190815-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
839 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:39 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 04:29 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
$$
NCZ196-190815-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
839 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:07 AM EDT.
High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 02:55 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Moderate.
Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............Around 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-190815-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
839 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:36 AM EDT.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:31 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 04:05 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
$$
NCZ199-190815-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
839 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 08:28 AM EDT.
High 5.1 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:27 AM EDT.
High 5.3 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$