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
552 AM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025
NCZ203-062030-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
552 AM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:52 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:49 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:59 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
$$
NCZ205-062030-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
552 AM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 03:43 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 04:46 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-062030-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
552 AM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
High 1.5 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:53 AM EDT.
High 1.6 feet (MLLW) 04:54 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
$$
NCZ196-062030-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
552 AM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Moderate.
Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet.
Shackleford Banks........3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:22 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............High.
Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............3 to 5 feet.
Shackleford Banks........4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-062030-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
552 AM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:38 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 03:27 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:30 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:41 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
$$
NCZ199-062030-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
552 AM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EDT.
High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:41 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$