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
810 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
NCZ203-181200-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
810 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Near 80.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 10:34 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 05:19 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
$$
NCZ205-181200-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
810 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...High.
South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 5 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Near 80.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 04:11 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...High.
South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...6 to 9 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:25 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 05:14 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-181200-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
810 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Near 80.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 04:19 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT.
High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 05:22 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
$$
NCZ196-181200-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
810 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............High.
Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 5 feet.
Shackleford Banks........2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Low 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:55 AM EDT.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............High.
Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............6 to 9 feet.
Shackleford Banks........3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-181200-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
810 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Low 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EDT.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 03:54 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 05:03 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
$$
NCZ199-181200-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
810 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Low 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
High 5.3 feet (MLLW) 04:13 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:23 AM EDT.
High 5.4 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$