Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
803 PM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024
NCZ203-120815-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
803 PM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 01:30 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:26 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
$$
NCZ205-120815-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
803 PM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT SOUTH OF CAPE HATTERAS
FROM 8 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may
produce heavy rainfall.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:55 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-120815-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
803 PM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may
produce heavy rainfall.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EDT.
High 1.9 feet (MLLW) 01:47 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:53 AM EDT.
High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 02:43 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
$$
NCZ196-120815-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
803 PM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT
FROM 8 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Moderate.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:16 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............Around 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:20 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 02:12 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-120815-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
803 PM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:07 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:01 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 02:17 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
$$
NCZ199-120815-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
803 PM EDT Sun Aug 11 2024
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EDT.
High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:41 AM EDT.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$