Surf Forecast
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1136 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 2025

NCZ203-062045-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
1136 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 2025

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:33 AM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet building to 4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.5 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

$$

NCZ205-062045-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1136 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 2025

...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...Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:32 AM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...3 to 5 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 06:29 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:21 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

$$

NCZ204-062045-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
1136 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 2025

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:42 AM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.5 feet (MLLW) 06:37 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:31 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

$$

NCZ196-062045-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
1136 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 2025

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

.REST OF 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**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:09 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
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**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:06 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:58 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

$$

NCZ195-062045-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
1136 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:19 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

$$

NCZ199-062045-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
1136 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 2025

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 06:31 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 12:19 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


$$