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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
804 PM EDT Sat Aug 9 2025

NCZ203-100830-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
804 PM EDT Sat Aug 9 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:33 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:35 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

$$

NCZ205-100830-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
804 PM EDT Sat Aug 9 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING NORTH OF
CAPE HATTERAS...

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:40 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:28 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

$$

NCZ204-100830-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
804 PM EDT Sat Aug 9 2025

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

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.9 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:50 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:38 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

$$

NCZ196-100830-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
804 PM EDT Sat Aug 9 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 08:18 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:05 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

$$

NCZ195-100830-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
804 PM EDT Sat Aug 9 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 08:28 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:38 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:24 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

$$

NCZ199-100830-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
804 PM EDT Sat Aug 9 2025

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 08:43 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:38 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 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


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