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
820 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
NCZ203-150815-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
820 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 09:54 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:22 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
$$
NCZ205-150815-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
820 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:09 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-150815-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
820 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.4 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:39 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.4 feet (MLLW) 10:34 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:19 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
$$
NCZ196-150815-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
820 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Moderate.
Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............Around 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 10:03 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:46 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-150815-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
820 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:42 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:07 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
$$
NCZ199-150815-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
820 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:27 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:28 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$