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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
741 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025

NCZ203-050830-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
741 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:41 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 05:15 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

$$

NCZ205-050830-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
741 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:29 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 05:21 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

$$

NCZ204-050830-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
741 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EDT.
                            High 1.9 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
                            thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
                            High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 05:29 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

$$

NCZ196-050830-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
741 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:11 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............High.
   Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............3 to 5 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
                            thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
                            High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 04:58 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

$$

NCZ195-050830-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
741 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:44 AM EDT.
                            High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 04:20 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT.
                            High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 05:09 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

$$

NCZ199-050830-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
741 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:41 AM EDT.
                            High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:27 AM EDT.
                            High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 05:23 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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