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Roanoke Sound Channel, NC Surf Forecast

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1030 AM EDT Fri Jul 26 2024

NCZ203-262015-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
1030 AM EDT Fri Jul 26 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 01:09 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

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NCZ205-262015-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1030 AM EDT Fri Jul 26 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING SOUTH OF
CAPE HATTERAS...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 12:10 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
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...Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 01:10 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

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NCZ204-262015-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
1030 AM EDT Fri Jul 26 2024

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 12:18 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:49 AM EDT.
High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 01:18 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

$$

NCZ196-262015-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
1030 AM EDT Fri Jul 26 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...............Around 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 11:47 AM EDT.
Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Moderate.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 12:47 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

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NCZ195-262015-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
1030 AM EDT Fri Jul 26 2024

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........High 4.2 feet (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:37 AM EDT.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 12:56 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

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NCZ199-262015-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
1030 AM EDT Fri Jul 26 2024

...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**....Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
foot in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:37 AM EDT.
High 4.9 feet (MLLW) 01:12 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


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