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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
853 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

NCZ203-230815-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
853 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 08:20 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:01 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

$$

NCZ205-230815-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
853 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...6 to 9 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 08:04 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...High.
   South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...6 to 7 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:51 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

$$

NCZ204-230815-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
853 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 08:12 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 08:55 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:01 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

$$

NCZ196-230815-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
853 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING SOUTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............High.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............4 to 7 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 07:41 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 01:42 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............High.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............3 to 5 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 08:24 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:28 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

$$

NCZ195-230815-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
853 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:42 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

$$

NCZ199-230815-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
853 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 08:49 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:49 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


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