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
1008 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
NCZ203-230000-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
1008 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
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...
Duck Pier................Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 10:39 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 05:11 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:31 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 05:54 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
$$
NCZ205-230000-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1008 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...High.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:45 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 05:18 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...High.
South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...8 to 11 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:34 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-230000-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
1008 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:55 AM EDT.
High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 05:26 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:44 AM 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
$$
NCZ196-230000-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
1008 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Moderate.
Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............3 to 5 feet.
Shackleford Banks........3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:11 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-230000-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
1008 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:36 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 05:02 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely and a slight chance
of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:24 AM EDT.
High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 05:45 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
$$
NCZ199-230000-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
1008 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM EDT.
High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:32 AM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$