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
418 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
NCZ203-172015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
418 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:18 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:08 AM EDT.
High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:04 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
$$
NCZ205-172015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
418 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT SOUTH OF CAPE HATTERAS
FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...1 to 3 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 11:11 AM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 06:15 AM EDT.
High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 12:01 PM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:47 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-172015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
418 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.4 feet (MLLW) 11:19 AM EDT.
Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:04 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
High 1.4 feet (MLLW) 12:09 PM EDT.
Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:57 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
$$
NCZ196-172015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
418 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Moderate.
Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 10:48 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:31 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 05:24 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-172015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
418 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:52 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:01 AM EDT.
High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:50 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
$$
NCZ199-172015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
418 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:52 PM EDT.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:13 AM EDT.
High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 05:45 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$