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
326 AM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
NCZ203-202015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
326 AM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, increasing to
southeast around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 08:27 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 03:15 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
$$
NCZ205-202015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
326 AM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:28 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:20 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:21 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-202015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
326 AM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
.TODAY...
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 upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:38 AM EDT.
High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 03:29 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
$$
NCZ196-202015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
326 AM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............1 to 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 01:57 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............Around 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-202015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
326 AM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
.TODAY...
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 upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:37 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 02:53 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
$$
NCZ199-202015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
326 AM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EDT.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 02:22 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 08:22 AM EDT.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 03:23 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$