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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
237 AM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025

NCZ203-122015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
237 AM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 09:13 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:03 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:50 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

$$

NCZ205-122015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
237 AM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING SOUTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:55 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:41 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

$$

NCZ204-122015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
237 AM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.6 feet (MLLW) 09:14 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:05 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.7 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:51 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

$$

NCZ196-122015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
237 AM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025

...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**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:43 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:32 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............Around 2 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:18 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

$$

NCZ195-122015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
237 AM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:53 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:55 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 09:43 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:38 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

$$

NCZ199-122015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
237 AM EDT Sat Jul 12 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 09:08 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 09:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:39 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


$$