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
332 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
NCZ203-210015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
332 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:24 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 08:22 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 02:19 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
$$
NCZ205-210015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
332 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 07:34 AM EDT.
High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EDT.
High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 02:23 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-210015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
332 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
High 1.3 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EDT.
High 1.4 feet (MLLW) 02:31 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
$$
NCZ196-210015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
332 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............1 to 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 07:11 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............1 to 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-210015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
332 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 02:02 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
$$
NCZ199-210015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
332 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$