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
319 AM EDT Mon Sep 30 2024
NCZ203-302030-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
319 AM EDT Mon Sep 30 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 07:27 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:34 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
$$
NCZ205-302030-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
319 AM EDT Mon Sep 30 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 06:37 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 5 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 07:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-302030-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
319 AM EDT Mon Sep 30 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:52 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 07:22 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:32 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
$$
NCZ196-302030-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
319 AM EDT Mon Sep 30 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Moderate.
Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............1 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:19 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:59 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-302030-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
319 AM EDT Mon Sep 30 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 07:06 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:11 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
$$
NCZ199-302030-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
319 AM EDT Mon Sep 30 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFAround 2FECT FROM 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:40 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:20 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$