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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
419 AM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024

NCZ203-192030-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
419 AM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:09 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 09:42 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:04 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

$$

NCZ205-192030-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
419 AM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS
FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT SOUTH OF CAPE HATTERAS
FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   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.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 09:35 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:56 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

$$

NCZ204-192030-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
419 AM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 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. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:12 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:06 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

$$

NCZ196-192030-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
419 AM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT
FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
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**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 4.9 feet (MLLW) 08:21 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 5.0 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:33 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

$$

NCZ195-192030-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
419 AM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 5.0 feet (MLLW) 08:35 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:55 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 5.1 feet (MLLW) 09:29 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:47 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

$$

NCZ199-192030-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
419 AM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 6.0 feet (MLLW) 08:46 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 6.1 feet (MLLW) 09:37 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:54 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


$$