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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1112 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

NCZ203-222015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
1112 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:11 AM EDT.
                            High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 04:01 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

$$

NCZ205-222015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1112 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING SOUTH
OF CAPE HATTERAS...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:05 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
   South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
                            High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 04:01 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

$$

NCZ204-222015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
1112 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EDT.
                            High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 04:09 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

$$

NCZ196-222015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
1112 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............High.
   Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............3 to 5 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 02:42 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
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**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:45 AM EDT.
                            High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 03:38 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

$$

NCZ195-222015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
1112 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 02:43 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:12 AM EDT.
                            High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 03:43 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

$$

NCZ199-222015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
1112 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT.
                            High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 04:03 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


$$