High Surf Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
844 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026
NCZ205-261245-
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Hatteras Island-
844 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS
UNTIL8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation
above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. Up to 1 foot of inundation is possible for
sound-side flooding from Buxton southward/westward as strong
NW`rly winds remain in place tonight. For the High Surf
Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone
north of Cape Hatteras. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and
strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island. Beach hazard statement for longshore
currents and the high surf advisory is confined to beaches
north of Cape Hatteras.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 AM EDT
Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Saturday
through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. NC-12 remains closed
from the Basnight Bridge to Rodanthe. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
will be inundated. Some shoreline and dune erosion will occur.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. Rip currents can
sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer
head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries.
Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming
conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 1:50 PM Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Coast Guard Hatteras NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 4.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/08 PM 2.9 1.7 2.1 3 Minor
26/08 AM 2.9 1.7 2.0 3 Minor
26/08 PM 2.9 1.7 2.1 2-3 Minor
27/08 AM 2.9 1.7 2.0 2 Minor
27/09 PM 2.4 1.2 1.6 1 None
28/09 AM 2.4 1.2 1.5 1 None
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
844 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026
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Northern Outer Banks-
844 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 3 feet of inundation
above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8
to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and
strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT
Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Saturday
through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level
is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Dune
structure erosion is possible in vulnerable locations.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw
a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck
and back injuries. Strong longshore currents will create
dangerous swimming conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 1:50 PM Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.
&&
Duck NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 2.8 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
26/08 AM 7.2 3.5 3.1 9 Major
26/08 PM 6.8 3.1 2.9 7 Major
27/08 AM 6.4 2.7 2.1 5-6 Moderate
27/08 PM 5.0 1.3 1.3 3 None
28/09 AM 5.3 1.6 0.8 2 None
Oregon Inlet NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.4 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/08 PM 2.7 2.1 1.5 2 None
26/08 AM 3.3 2.7 2.0 3 Minor
26/08 PM 3.1 2.5 1.9 2 Minor
27/09 AM 3.2 2.6 1.8 2 Minor
27/09 PM 2.7 2.1 1.5 1 None
28/09 AM 2.5 1.9 1.1 1 None
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
736 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026
NCZ102-260745-
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Eastern Currituck-
736 PM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, high risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...Eastern Currituck County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 AM EDT Sunday. For the
High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result
in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses
near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2 to 3 feet
above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth
to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses.
Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal
rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of
vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
COROLLA NC
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/07 PM 6.5 2.8 2.6 10-11 MAJOR
26/08 AM 7.2 3.5 3.1 10-11 MAJOR
26/08 PM 6.7 3.0 2.8 9 MAJOR
27/08 AM 6.3 2.6 2.0 6-7 MODERATE
27/08 PM 5.0 1.3 1.3 5-6 NONE
28/09 AM 5.2 1.5 0.7 3 NONE
&&
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