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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1253 PM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

NCZ203-052015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
1253 PM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            north in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:34 AM EDT.
                            High 3.3 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

$$

NCZ205-052015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1253 PM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF 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 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:31 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            west in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:37 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

$$

NCZ204-052015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
1253 PM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.9 feet (MLLW) 04:39 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:47 AM EDT.
                            High 2.0 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

$$

NCZ196-052015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
1253 PM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 2 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 04:08 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EDT.
                            High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 04:53 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

$$

NCZ195-052015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
1253 PM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 10:28 AM EDT.
                            High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 05:09 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

$$

NCZ199-052015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
1253 PM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EDT.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT.
                            High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 05:18 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

$$