Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
814 PM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024

NCZ203-300815-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
814 PM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024

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

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EDT.
                            High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:58 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:56 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

$$

NCZ205-300815-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
814 PM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024

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

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:04 AM EDT.
                            High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EDT.
                            High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:58 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

$$

NCZ204-300815-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
814 PM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024

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

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
                            High 1.4 feet (MLLW) 12:58 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT.
                            High 1.5 feet (MLLW) 02:06 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

$$

NCZ196-300815-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
814 PM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024

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

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:41 AM EDT.
                            High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............High.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:35 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

$$

NCZ195-300815-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
814 PM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024

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

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:57 AM EDT.
                            High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:40 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

$$

NCZ199-300815-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
814 PM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT TUESDAY THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...
Around 1 foot, building to around 2
                            feet in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:52 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:00 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


$$