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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1204 PM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025

NCZ203-030000-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
1204 PM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:53 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:43 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

$$

NCZ205-030000-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1204 PM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...4 to 6 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:54 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...5 to 7 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:52 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:50 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

$$

NCZ204-030000-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
1204 PM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.9 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:02 AM EDT.
                            High 1.9 feet (MLLW) 03:58 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

$$

NCZ196-030000-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
1204 PM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
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**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 02:31 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............4 to 6 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 03:27 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

$$

NCZ195-030000-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
1204 PM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:04 AM EDT.
                            High 3.7 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

$$

NCZ199-030000-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
1204 PM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 02:56 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:50 AM EDT.
                            High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 03:52 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


$$