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
1049 AM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
NCZ203-312030-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
1049 AM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming north
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:16 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:49 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
$$
NCZ205-312030-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1049 AM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:15 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-312030-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
1049 AM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.9 feet (MLLW) 01:14 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EDT.
High 1.9 feet (MLLW) 02:06 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
$$
NCZ196-312030-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
1049 AM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............1 to 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:43 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Moderate.
Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:52 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-312030-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
1049 AM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:27 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 01:39 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
$$
NCZ199-312030-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
1049 AM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 01:08 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then cloudy.
Showers with thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:13 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$