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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
401 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025

NCZ203-142045-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
401 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers and areas
                            of drizzle.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:08 AM EDT.
                            High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................7 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT.
                            High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 03:55 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

$$

NCZ205-142045-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
401 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...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...5 to 8 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers and areas
                            of drizzle.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:54 AM EDT.
                            High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...7 to 9 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:10 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 03:44 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

$$

NCZ204-142045-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
401 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers and areas
                            of drizzle.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:04 AM EDT.
                            High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EDT.
                            High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 03:52 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

$$

NCZ196-142045-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
401 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............3 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of drizzle and a slight
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
                            High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Low.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............3 to 5 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EDT.
                            High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 03:21 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

$$

NCZ195-142045-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
401 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025

...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**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of drizzle and a slight
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:58 AM EDT.
                            High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Around
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT.
                            High 4.1 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

$$

NCZ199-142045-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
401 AM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025

...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**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of drizzle and a slight
                            chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:52 AM EDT.
                            High 5.1 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
                            High 5.0 feet (MLLW) 03:46 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


$$