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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
330 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026
NCZ203-202015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
330 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 4 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:17 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:17 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
$$
NCZ205-202015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
330 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:12 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...High.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:07 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:00 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-202015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
330 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.8 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.7 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 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
$$
NCZ196-202015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
330 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............Around 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:42 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
foot in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-202015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
330 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:12 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:00 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:08 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:55 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
$$
NCZ199-202015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
330 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EDT.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 11:09 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
SRFMHX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
330 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026
NCZ203-202015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
330 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 4 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:17 AM EDT.
Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:17 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
$$
NCZ205-202015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
330 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:12 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...High.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:07 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:00 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-202015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
330 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.8 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:15 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.7 feet (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 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
$$
NCZ196-202015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
330 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............Around 2 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:42 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 4 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
foot in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 10:44 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-202015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
330 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:12 AM EDT.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:00 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:08 AM EDT.
Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:55 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
$$
NCZ199-202015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
330 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EDT.
Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EDT.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 11:09 AM EDT.
Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$