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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
300 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

NCZ203-212015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
300 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................13 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Windy. North winds 30 to 35 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:42 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:36 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:34 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

$$

NCZ205-212015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
300 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...15 to 19 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...13 to 16 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Windy. North winds around 35 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:27 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:26 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...8 to 11 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:17 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

$$

NCZ204-212015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
300 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................11 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Windy. North winds 30 to 35 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.8 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:36 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.9 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:27 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

$$

NCZ196-212015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
300 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............High.
   Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............10 to 15 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Windy. North winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............High.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............3 to 6 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:55 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:54 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

$$

NCZ195-212015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
300 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:16 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 07:08 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:10 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

$$

NCZ199-212015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
300 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 06:29 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 07:20 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:15 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


$$