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
803 PM EDT Tue May 6 2025
NCZ203-070815-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
803 PM EDT Tue May 6 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:31 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 05:58 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
$$
NCZ205-070815-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
803 PM EDT Tue May 6 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:49 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:09 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...High.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:53 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-070815-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
803 PM EDT Tue May 6 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:59 AM EDT.
High 1.8 feet (MLLW) 05:17 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM 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
$$
NCZ196-070815-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
803 PM EDT Tue May 6 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 04:46 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Moderate.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 05:30 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-070815-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
803 PM EDT Tue May 6 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:36 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 05:49 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
$$
NCZ199-070815-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
803 PM EDT Tue May 6 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 05:11 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:26 AM EDT.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$