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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
353 AM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025

NCZ203-072030-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
353 AM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 07:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 4.9 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 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

$$

NCZ205-072030-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
353 AM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 07:49 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:09 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...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 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 08:37 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:01 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

$$

NCZ204-072030-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
353 AM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:57 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
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.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:11 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

$$

NCZ196-072030-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
353 AM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 4.9 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 01:46 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............Around 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 5.2 feet (MLLW) 08:14 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:38 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

$$

NCZ195-072030-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
353 AM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 5.0 feet (MLLW) 07:38 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:04 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
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 lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 5.2 feet (MLLW) 08:27 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:53 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

$$

NCZ199-072030-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
353 AM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 8 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 6.0 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:07 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 6.3 feet (MLLW) 08:39 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:59 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


$$