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
752 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
NCZ203-120815-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
752 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................8 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 30 to 35 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................8 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:54 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 01:24 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
$$
NCZ205-120815-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
752 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...High.
South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...7 to 10 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may
produce heavy rainfall.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...High.
South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...7 to 9 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:40 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 01:26 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-120815-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
752 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 20 mph,
increasing to around 30 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:26 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:50 AM EDT.
High 2.4 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
$$
NCZ196-120815-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
752 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT
UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............High.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............5 to 8 feet.
Shackleford Banks........3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............High.
Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............5 to 6 feet.
Shackleford Banks........2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EDT.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 01:03 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-120815-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
752 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 12:08 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:42 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 01:08 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
$$
NCZ199-120815-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
752 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 5.7 feet (MLLW) 12:20 PM EDT.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EDT.
High 5.4 feet (MLLW) 01:28 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$