Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
820 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

NCZ203-030830-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
820 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

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

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EDT.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:45 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

$$

NCZ205-030830-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
820 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

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

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:30 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

$$

NCZ204-030830-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
820 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

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

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EDT.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.6 feet (MLLW) 06:47 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

$$

NCZ196-030830-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
820 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

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

.WEDNESDAY...
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.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EDT.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............Around 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:07 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

$$

NCZ195-030830-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
820 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

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

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EDT.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:23 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

$$

NCZ199-030830-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
820 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2024

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

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:35 AM EDT.

.INDEPENDENCE DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 06:41 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:28 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


$$