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
358 AM EDT Tue Jun 24 2025
NCZ203-242015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
358 AM EDT Tue Jun 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:58 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 01:50 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
$$
NCZ205-242015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
358 AM EDT Tue Jun 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 06:46 AM EDT.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:40 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-242015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
358 AM EDT Tue Jun 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.7 feet (MLLW) 06:54 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.7 feet (MLLW) 07:50 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 01:45 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
$$
NCZ196-242015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
358 AM EDT Tue Jun 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............1 to 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 06:23 AM EDT.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............Around 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:12 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-242015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
358 AM EDT Tue Jun 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 06:38 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 12:37 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 01:32 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
$$
NCZ199-242015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
358 AM EDT Tue Jun 24 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 06:48 AM EDT.
Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 12:38 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$