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
400 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
NCZ203-182030-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
400 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
FRIDAY NIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:34 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 05:19 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
$$
NCZ205-182030-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
400 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
FRIDAY NIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...High.
South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 04:11 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...High.
South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...5 to 8 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:25 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 05:14 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-182030-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
400 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
FRIDAY NIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 05:22 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
$$
NCZ196-182030-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
400 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING NORTH OF
CAPE LOOKOUT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
FRIDAY NIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............High.
Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:55 AM EDT.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............High.
Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............6 to 8 feet.
Shackleford Banks........2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-182030-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
400 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EDT.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 03:54 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 05:03 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
$$
NCZ199-182030-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
400 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
High 5.3 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:23 AM EDT.
High 5.4 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$