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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
802 PM EDT Tue Jun 9 2026
NCZ203-100815-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
802 PM EDT Tue Jun 9 2026
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:22 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 03:53 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 04:48 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
$$
NCZ205-100815-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
802 PM EDT Tue Jun 9 2026
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:10 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-100815-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
802 PM EDT Tue Jun 9 2026
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then cloudy
until 3 PM, then mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EDT.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 04:59 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
$$
NCZ196-100815-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
802 PM EDT Tue Jun 9 2026
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............Around 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:55 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Moderate.
Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............Around 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-100815-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
802 PM EDT Tue Jun 9 2026
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 03:40 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 9 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 04:39 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
$$
NCZ199-100815-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
802 PM EDT Tue Jun 9 2026
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 03:57 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EDT.
High 5.2 feet (MLLW) 04:53 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
SRFMHX
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
802 PM EDT Tue Jun 9 2026
NCZ203-100815-
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head
802 PM EDT Tue Jun 9 2026
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:22 AM EDT.
High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 03:53 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Duck Pier................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:15 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 04:48 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
$$
NCZ205-100815-
Hatteras Island-
Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco,
Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore
802 PM EDT Tue Jun 9 2026
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Low.
South of Cape Hatteras...Low.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EDT.
High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate.
South of Cape Hatteras...High.
Surf Height...
North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 4 feet.
South of Cape Hatteras...3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Cape Hatteras............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:10 AM EDT.
High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ204-100815-
Ocracoke Island-
Including the beaches of Ocracoke
802 PM EDT Tue Jun 9 2026
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then cloudy
until 3 PM, then mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.
High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Ocracoke Inlet...........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:20 AM EDT.
High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 04:59 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
$$
NCZ196-100815-
East Carteret-
Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and
Shackleford Banks
802 PM EDT Tue Jun 9 2026
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Low.
Shackleford Banks........Low.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............Around 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 08:55 AM EDT.
High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 03:32 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
Core Banks...............Moderate.
Shackleford Banks........High.
Surf Height...
Core Banks...............Around 3 feet.
Shackleford Banks........Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Cape Lookout.............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 09:47 AM EDT.
High 4.3 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$
NCZ195-100815-
West Carteret-
Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach,
Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle
802 PM EDT Tue Jun 9 2026
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:20 AM EDT.
High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 03:40 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 9 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Atlantic Beach...........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.
High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 04:39 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
$$
NCZ199-100815-
Coastal Onslow-
Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach
802 PM EDT Tue Jun 9 2026
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.
High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 03:57 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
North Topsail Beach......Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EDT.
High 5.2 feet (MLLW) 04:53 PM EDT.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx
$$