Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
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FZUS52 KMHX 200044
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
844 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025
NCZ203-200815-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
844 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:40 AM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................15 to 18 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Windy. North winds 30 to 35 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:42 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
$$
NCZ205-200815-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
844 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...High.
South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...11 to 14 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...13 to 17 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...High.
South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...17 to 20 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...15 to 19 feet, subsiding to 11 to 14
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Windy. North winds around 35 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 06:27 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:26 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-200815-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
844 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................11 to 15 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................16 to 19 feet, subsiding to 11 to 14
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Windy. North winds 30 to 35 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.8 feet (MLLW) 06:35 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:36 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
$$
NCZ196-200815-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
844 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............High.
Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............11 to 14 feet.
Shackleford Banks........6 to 10 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 15 mph,
increasing to around 25 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............High.
Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............15 to 19 feet.
Shackleford Banks........5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Windy. North winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-200815-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
844 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................8 to 11 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:19 AM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 12:16 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
$$
NCZ199-200815-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
844 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................9 to 12 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 11 AM, then mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:26 AM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................10 to 13 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 06:29 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 12:24 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$