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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
455 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

NCZ203-202030-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
455 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 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

$$

NCZ205-202030-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
455 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING SOUTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...

.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.....................Cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................South 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...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............Around 60.
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

$$

NCZ204-202030-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
455 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.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.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            north in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.8 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:20 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
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

$$

NCZ196-202030-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
455 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...

.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.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers and 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...............Moderate.
   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

$$

NCZ195-202030-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
455 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers and 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

$$

NCZ199-202030-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
455 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 06:02 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:08 PM 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 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
