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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1002 AM EDT Sat Jun 28 2025

NCZ203-290000-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
1002 AM EDT Sat Jun 28 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:37 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:31 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 90s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Duck Pier................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:28 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

$$

NCZ205-290000-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1002 AM EDT Sat Jun 28 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**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:23 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:16 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
   South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet.
   South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Hatteras............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:16 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:10 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

$$

NCZ204-290000-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
1002 AM EDT Sat Jun 28 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**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.7 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:26 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.7 feet (MLLW) 11:24 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:20 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

$$

NCZ196-290000-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
1002 AM EDT Sat Jun 28 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 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:53 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   Core Banks...............Moderate.
   Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
   Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
   Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Cape Lookout.............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:53 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:47 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

$$

NCZ195-290000-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
1002 AM EDT Sat Jun 28 2025

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 10:21 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:06 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Atlantic Beach...........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:00 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

$$

NCZ199-290000-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
1002 AM EDT Sat Jun 28 2025

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 10:25 AM EDT.
                            Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:14 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   North Topsail Beach......High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 11:18 AM EDT.
                            Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:08 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


$$