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Surf Zone Forecast

National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC

1144 AM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025



NCZ203-262030-

Northern Outer Banks-

Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, 

Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head

1144 AM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025



.REST OF TODAY...

Rip Current Risk*...........Low. 

Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet. 

Thunderstorm Potential**....None. 

UV Index**..................Very High. 

Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s. 

Weather.....................Mostly sunny. 

High Temperature............In the lower 90s. 

Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tides...

   Duck Pier................Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:43 PM EDT.



.FRIDAY...

Rip Current Risk*...........Low. 

Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. 

Thunderstorm Potential**....None. 

Weather.....................Sunny. 

High Temperature............In the lower 90s. 

Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tides...

   Duck Pier................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:44 AM EDT.

                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:35 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



$$



NCZ205-262030-

Hatteras Island-

Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, 

Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore

1144 AM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025



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

SOUTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...



.REST OF TODAY...

Rip Current Risk*...

   North of Cape Hatteras...Low. 

   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate. 

Surf Height...

   North of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet. 

   South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet. 

Thunderstorm Potential**....None. 

UV Index**..................Very High. 

Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s. 

Weather.....................Sunny. 

High Temperature............In the lower 90s. 

Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tides...

   Cape Hatteras............Low -0.5 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...2 to 3 feet. 

   South of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet. 

Thunderstorm Potential**....None. 

Weather.....................Sunny. 

High Temperature............Around 90. 

Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.

Tides...

   Cape Hatteras............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:30 AM EDT.

                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:23 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



$$



NCZ204-262030-

Ocracoke Island-

Including the beaches of Ocracoke

1144 AM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025



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



.REST OF TODAY...

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

Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet. 

Thunderstorm Potential**....None. 

UV Index**..................Very High. 

Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s. 

Weather.....................Sunny. 

High Temperature............In thelower 90s. 

Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tides...

   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EDT.



.FRIDAY...

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

Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. 

Thunderstorm Potential**....None. 

Weather.....................Sunny. 

High Temperature............In the upper 80s. 

Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tides...

   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.7 feet (MLLW) 09:38 AM EDT.

                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:33 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



$$



NCZ196-262030-

East Carteret-

Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and

Shackleford Banks

1144 AM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025



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



.REST OF TODAY...

Rip Current Risk*...

   Core Banks...............Moderate. 

   Shackleford Banks........Moderate. 

Surf Height...

   Core Banks...............1 to 2 feet. 

   Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet. 

Thunderstorm Potential**....None. 

UV Index**..................Very High. 

Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s. 

Weather.....................Sunny. 

High Temperature............In the lower 90s. 

Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.

Tides...

   Cape Lookout.............Low -0.6 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**....None. 

Weather.....................Sunny. 

High Temperature............Around 90. 

Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.

Tides...

   Cape Lookout.............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM EDT.

                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:00 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



$$



NCZ195-262030-

West Carteret-

Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach, 

Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle

1144 AM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025



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



.REST OF TODAY...

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

Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet. 

Thunderstorm Potential**....None. 

UV Index**..................Very High. 

Water Temperature...........Around 80. 

Weather.....................Sunny. 

High Temperature............Around 90. 

Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tides...

   Atlantic Beach...........Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EDT.



.FRIDAY...

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

Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. 

Thunderstorm Potential**....Low. 

Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and 

                            thunderstorms. 

High Temperature............In the upper 80s. 

Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.

Tides...

   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:25 AM EDT.Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:16 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



$$



NCZ199-262030-

Coastal Onslow-

Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach

1144 AM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025



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



.REST OF TODAY...

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

Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet. 

Thunderstorm Potential**....None. 

UV Index**..................Very High. 

Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s. 

Weather.....................Sunny. 

High Temperature............In the upper 80s. 

Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tides...

   North Topsail Beach......Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:27 PM EDT.



.FRIDAY...

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

Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. 

Thunderstorm Potential**....Low. 

Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and 

                            thunderstorms. 

High Temperature............In the upper 80s. 

Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.

Tides...

   North Topsail Beach......High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 09:32 AM EDT.

                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:21 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





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