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Surf Zone Forecast...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1049 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

NCZ203-010000-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
1049 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................7 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 08:37 AM EDT.
                            High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 03:12 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

$$

NCZ205-010000-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1049 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...8 to 12 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...8 to 12 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 03:21 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

$$

NCZ204-010000-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
1049 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................7 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 02:27 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 08:42 AM EDT.
                            High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 03:29 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

$$

NCZ196-010000-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
1049 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...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...............8 to 10 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 01:56 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............High.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............6 to 9 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 08:09 AM EDT.
                            High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 02:58 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

$$

NCZ195-010000-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
1049 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 08:46 AM EDT.
                            High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 02:59 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

$$

NCZ199-010000-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
1049 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 02:21 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 08:30 AM EDT.
                            High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 03:23 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


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