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
352 AM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
NCZ203-112015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
352 AM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 11:20 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may
produce heavy rainfall.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 12:18 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
$$
NCZ205-112015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
352 AM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...High.
South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...7 to 9 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may
produce heavy rainfall.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. East winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:51 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...High.
South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...8 to 12 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-112015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
352 AM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may
produce heavy rainfall.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. East winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:24 AM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:26 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
$$
NCZ196-112015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
352 AM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING NORTH OF
CAPE LOOKOUT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT
SUNDAY NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............High.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............6 to 8 feet.
Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 4.9 feet (MLLW) 10:53 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:28 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............High.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............8 to 10 feet.
Shackleford Banks........2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-112015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
352 AM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 5.0 feet (MLLW) 11:11 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:40 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 12:08 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
$$
NCZ199-112015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
352 AM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 6.0 feet (MLLW) 11:18 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:49 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 5.7 feet (MLLW) 12:20 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$