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
245 AM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025
NCZ203-132015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
245 AM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:50 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:43 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
$$
NCZ205-132015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
245 AM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:41 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-132015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
245 AM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.7 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.8 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:40 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
$$
NCZ196-132015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
245 AM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............Around 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............Around 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:12 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-132015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
245 AM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 10:33 AM EDT.
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:26 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
$$
NCZ199-132015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
245 AM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:51 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:39 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 10:37 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$