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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1110 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
NCZ203-082030-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
1110 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:56 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
$$
NCZ205-082030-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1110 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 5 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 15 mph,
increasing to around 25 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-082030-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
1110 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 15 mph,
increasing to around 25 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.8 feet (MLLW) 09:02 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:55 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
$$
NCZ196-082030-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
1110 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Moderate.
Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............High.
Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 6 feet.
Shackleford Banks........3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 15 mph,
increasing to around 25 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:31 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:22 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-082030-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
1110 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:40 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
$$
NCZ199-082030-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
1110 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 01:56 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM EDT.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:43 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
SRFMHX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1110 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
NCZ203-082030-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
1110 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:10 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:05 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:56 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
$$
NCZ205-082030-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1110 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 5 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 15 mph,
increasing to around 25 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 08:54 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:45 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-082030-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
1110 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 15 mph,
increasing to around 25 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.8 feet (MLLW) 09:02 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:55 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
$$
NCZ196-082030-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
1110 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Moderate.
Shackleford Banks........Moderate.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............High.
Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 6 feet.
Shackleford Banks........3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds around 15 mph,
increasing to around 25 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 08:31 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:22 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-082030-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
1110 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 08:47 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:40 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
$$
NCZ199-082030-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
1110 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 01:56 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM EDT.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:43 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$