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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1043 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026

NCZ203-182015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
1043 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
                            High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:14 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

$$

NCZ205-182015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1043 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
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...Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
                            High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 01:21 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

$$

NCZ204-182015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
1043 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:49 AM EDT.
                            High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 01:29 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

$$

NCZ196-182015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
1043 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............1 to 2 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 12:04 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Low.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............Around 2 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
                            High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 12:58 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

$$

NCZ195-182015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
1043 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 12:20 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
                            High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 01:05 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

$$

NCZ199-182015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
1043 AM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 12:29 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:37 AM EDT.
                            High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 01:23 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


$$