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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
831 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

NCZ203-040830-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
831 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 05:52 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 06:22 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:33 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

$$

NCZ205-040830-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
831 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...5 to 7 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:35 AM EDT.
                            High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Around 5 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:27 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

$$

NCZ204-040830-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
831 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:45 AM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 06:24 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:37 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

$$

NCZ196-040830-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
831 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING NORTH
OF CAPE LOOKOUT...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............High.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............4 to 6 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EDT.
                            High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............High.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............Around 5 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:04 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

$$

NCZ195-040830-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
831 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.
                            High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:22 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

$$

NCZ199-040830-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
831 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:33 AM EDT.
                            High 5.2 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 5.0 feet (MLLW) 06:18 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:25 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


$$