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Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1054 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

NCZ203-202015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
1054 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:46 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:46 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
1054 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS
UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT SOUTH OF CAPE HATTERAS
UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming north
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 5 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:42 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
1054 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming north
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:20 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 15 mph,
                            increasing to around 25 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.8 feet (MLLW) 06:46 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:52 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

$$

NCZ196-202015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
1054 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT
UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Low.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:15 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:19 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
1054 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:56 AM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 06:24 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:32 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
1054 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:08 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 06:40 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:40 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


$$
National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office
