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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1049 AM EDT Sat Jul 26 2025

NCZ203-270000-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
1049 AM EDT Sat Jul 26 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Near 80.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 10:12 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:08 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

$$

NCZ205-270000-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1049 AM EDT Sat Jul 26 2025

.REST OF 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 lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
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.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:56 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

$$

NCZ204-270000-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
1049 AM EDT Sat Jul 26 2025

.REST OF 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.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.9 feet (MLLW) 10:06 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:06 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

$$

NCZ196-270000-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
1049 AM EDT Sat Jul 26 2025

.REST OF 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...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Low.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............Around 2 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 09:35 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:33 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

$$

NCZ195-270000-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
1049 AM EDT Sat Jul 26 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:56 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:46 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

$$

NCZ199-270000-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
1049 AM EDT Sat Jul 26 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:54 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


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