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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
743 PM EDT Sun May 11 2025

NCZ203-120815-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
743 PM EDT Sun May 11 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:40 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:24 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

$$

NCZ205-120815-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
743 PM EDT Sun May 11 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 07:57 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:43 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 08:33 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 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

$$

NCZ204-120815-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
743 PM EDT Sun May 11 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.6 feet (MLLW) 08:05 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.5 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:27 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
743 PM EDT Sun May 11 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:34 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............3 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:10 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:54 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
743 PM EDT Sun May 11 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:18 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:18 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
743 PM EDT Sun May 11 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:59 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 08:35 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:15 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


$$