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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
817 PM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025

NCZ203-100830-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
817 PM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
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.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:11 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

$$

NCZ205-100830-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
817 PM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain
                            and thunderstorms.
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.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...4 to 6 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:02 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

$$

NCZ204-100830-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
817 PM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain
                            and thunderstorms.
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.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:12 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

$$

NCZ196-100830-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
817 PM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............3 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight 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.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............3 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 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

$$

NCZ195-100830-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
817 PM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 4.9 feet (MLLW) 10:36 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:52 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

$$

NCZ199-100830-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
817 PM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 5.7 feet (MLLW) 09:50 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 5.8 feet (MLLW) 10:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:00 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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