Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
835 PM EDT Tue Jul 1 2025

NCZ203-020830-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
835 PM EDT Tue Jul 1 2025

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Increasing clouds. Showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 01:57 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 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

$$

NCZ205-020830-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
835 PM EDT Tue Jul 1 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING SOUTH
OF CAPE HATTERAS...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING NORTH
OF CAPE HATTERAS...

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...1 to 3 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Increasing clouds. Showers and
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EDT.
                            High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:59 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
   South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:15 AM EDT.
                            High 2.9 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

$$

NCZ204-020830-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
835 PM EDT Tue Jul 1 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Increasing clouds. Showers and
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:42 AM EDT.
                            High 1.8 feet (MLLW) 02:07 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT.
                            High 1.8 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

$$

NCZ196-020830-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
835 PM EDT Tue Jul 1 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............High.
   Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Increasing clouds. Showers and
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:09 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............High.
   Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:52 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 02:30 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

$$

NCZ195-020830-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
835 PM EDT Tue Jul 1 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Increasing clouds. Showers and
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:38 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:22 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 02:31 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

$$

NCZ199-020830-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
835 PM EDT Tue Jul 1 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
                            thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM EDT.
                            High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 02:55 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


$$