Surf Forecast
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
412 AM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025

NCZ203-172015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
412 AM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:30 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:33 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

$$

NCZ205-172015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
412 AM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
FOR BEACHES SOUTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
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...3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:36 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

$$

NCZ204-172015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
412 AM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Numerous showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:42 AM EDT.
                            High 1.7 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT.
                            High 1.8 feet (MLLW) 01:44 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

$$

NCZ196-172015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
412 AM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
FOR CORE BANKS BEACHES...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR SHACKLEFORD BANKS BEACHES...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:09 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:15 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:55 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:13 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

$$

NCZ195-172015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
412 AM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
                            sunny. Scattered showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 12:30 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
                            High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 01:22 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

$$

NCZ199-172015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
412 AM EDT Tue Jun 17 2025

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:30 AM EDT.
                            High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 12:40 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EDT.
                            High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 01:38 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


$$