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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
750 PM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

NCZ203-140830-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
750 PM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northwest winds around 15 mph,
                            increasing to north around 30 mph in
                            the afternoon.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:08 AM EDT.
                            High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT.
                            High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 03:55 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

$$

NCZ205-140830-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
750 PM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING SOUTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...5 to 8 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Windy. Northwest winds around 20 mph,
                            increasing to north around 30 mph in
                            the afternoon.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:54 AM EDT.
                            High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 02:37 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...6 to 9 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:10 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 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

$$

NCZ204-140830-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
750 PM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:04 AM EDT.
                            High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EDT.
                            High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 03:52 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

$$

NCZ196-140830-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
750 PM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............3 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
                            High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 02:14 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............3 to 5 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EDT.
                            High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 03:21 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

$$

NCZ195-140830-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
750 PM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:58 AM EDT.
                            High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT.
                            High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 03:26 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

$$

NCZ199-140830-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
750 PM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:52 AM EDT.
                            High 5.1 feet (MLLW) 02:39 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
                            High 5.0 feet (MLLW) 03:46 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


$$