Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
429 AM EDT Thu Jun 12 2025

NCZ203-122030-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
429 AM EDT Thu Jun 12 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:38 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:19 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

$$

NCZ205-122030-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
429 AM EDT Thu Jun 12 2025

.TODAY...
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.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 09:27 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:10 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

$$

NCZ204-122030-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
429 AM EDT Thu Jun 12 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.4 feet (MLLW) 08:55 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
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 lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.4 feet (MLLW) 09:35 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:20 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

$$

NCZ196-122030-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
429 AM EDT Thu Jun 12 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Low.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............Around 2 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:06 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 09:04 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:47 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

$$

NCZ195-122030-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
429 AM EDT Thu Jun 12 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:11 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

$$

NCZ199-122030-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
429 AM EDT Thu Jun 12 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:27 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:29 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:08 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


$$