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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1053 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

NCZ203-242015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
1053 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Sunny until 2 PM, then partly sunny. A
                            chance of showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 09:40 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:42 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

$$

NCZ205-242015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1053 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...5 to 7 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may
                            produce heavy rainfall.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...4 to 5 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:34 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

$$

NCZ204-242015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
1053 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may
                            produce heavy rainfall.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 09:36 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 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

$$

NCZ196-242015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
1053 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT
UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT SOUTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT
UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............High.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............3 to 5 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............3 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:11 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

$$

NCZ195-242015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
1053 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 09:25 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:24 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

$$

NCZ199-242015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
1053 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 09:30 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:32 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


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