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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1118 AM EDT Sun Aug 10 2025

NCZ203-102030-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
1118 AM EDT Sun Aug 10 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:33 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

$$

NCZ205-102030-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1118 AM EDT Sun Aug 10 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS
UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:28 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

$$

NCZ204-102030-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
1118 AM EDT Sun Aug 10 2025

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:50 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            southeast around 5 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:38 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

$$

NCZ196-102030-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
1118 AM EDT Sun Aug 10 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT
UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:05 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

$$

NCZ195-102030-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
1118 AM EDT Sun Aug 10 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:38 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:24 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

$$

NCZ199-102030-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
1118 AM EDT Sun Aug 10 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:38 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:26 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


$$