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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
850 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
NCZ203-202015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
850 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 08:46 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:24 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
$$
NCZ205-202015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
850 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING NORTH
OF CAPE HATTERAS...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...High.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...3 to 5 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 08:46 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming east
around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:32 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-202015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
850 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM EDT.
High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 03:46 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming east
around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.
High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 04:40 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
$$
NCZ196-202015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
850 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 03:15 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming east
around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 04:09 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-202015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
850 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southeast around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 04:10 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
$$
NCZ199-202015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
850 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EDT.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 03:40 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southeast around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
SRFMHX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
850 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
NCZ203-202015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
850 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 08:46 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 03:28 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 09:45 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:24 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
$$
NCZ205-202015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
850 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING NORTH
OF CAPE HATTERAS...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...High.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...3 to 5 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 08:46 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 03:38 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming east
around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 04:32 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-202015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
850 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM EDT.
High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 03:46 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming east
around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.
High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 04:40 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
$$
NCZ196-202015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
850 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 03:15 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming east
around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 04:09 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-202015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
850 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM EDT.
High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southeast around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 04:10 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
$$
NCZ199-202015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
850 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 08:44 AM EDT.
High 4.4 feet (MLLW) 03:40 PM EDT.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southeast around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$