Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
800 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

NCZ203-050815-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
800 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:48 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:22 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

$$

NCZ205-050815-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
800 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 08:20 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:09 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

$$

NCZ204-050815-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
800 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.6 feet (MLLW) 07:39 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:30 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.6 feet (MLLW) 08:28 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:19 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

$$

NCZ196-050815-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
800 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............High.
   Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............3 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:08 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............High.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:57 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:46 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

$$

NCZ195-050815-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
800 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:20 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:15 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:04 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

$$

NCZ199-050815-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
800 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:33 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:18 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:22 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:07 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


$$