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
1043 AM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025
NCZ203-190000-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
1043 AM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:33 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:30 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:20 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
$$
NCZ205-190000-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1043 AM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...Around 1 foot.
South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Near 60.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:14 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EDT.
High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-190000-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
1043 AM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.3 feet (MLLW) 11:36 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:24 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:48 AM EDT.
High 1.3 feet (MLLW) 12:25 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
$$
NCZ196-190000-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
1043 AM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............1 to 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Moderate.
Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:15 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:54 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:42 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-190000-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
1043 AM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 11:31 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 06:28 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 12:15 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
$$
NCZ199-190000-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
1043 AM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:19 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$