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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
803 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025

NCZ203-090815-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
803 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025

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

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:13 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

$$

NCZ205-090815-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
803 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING NORTH OF
CAPE HATTERAS...

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...5 to 7 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:15 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...4 to 6 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 09:48 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:07 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

$$

NCZ204-090815-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
803 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 09:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:17 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

$$

NCZ196-090815-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
803 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING NORTH OF
CAPE LOOKOUT...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING NORTH
OF CAPE LOOKOUT...

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............3 to 5 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 08:37 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:52 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
                            foot in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 09:25 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:44 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

$$

NCZ195-090815-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
803 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:09 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 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

$$

NCZ199-090815-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
803 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025

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

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 5.5 feet (MLLW) 09:02 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 5.7 feet (MLLW) 09:50 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 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


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