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
1014 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025
NCZ203-080000-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
1014 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then partly
sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:49 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:59 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:40 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 05:49 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
$$
NCZ205-080000-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1014 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...3 to 5 feet building to 4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid to upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Windy. Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM EDT.
High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 04:46 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...High.
South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:32 AM EDT.
High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 05:39 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-080000-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
1014 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet building to 4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid to upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Windy. Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:53 AM EDT.
High 1.6 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet subsiding to 2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:42 AM EDT.
High 1.7 feet (MLLW) 05:47 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
$$
NCZ196-080000-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
1014 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............High.
Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet building 4 to 5 feet.
Shackleford Banks........3 to 4 feet building 4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EDT.
High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............High.
Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet.
Shackleford Banks........2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:09 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-080000-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
1014 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet building 4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid to upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:30 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:41 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:17 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 05:36 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
$$
NCZ199-080000-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
1014 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet building 4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:41 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:30 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 05:41 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$