580 FZUS52 KMHX 191405 SRFMHX Surf Zone Forecast National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 1005 AM EDT Tue May 19 2026 NCZ203-192030- Northern Outer Banks- Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head 1005 AM EDT Tue May 19 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, increasing to south around 20 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Duck Pier................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EDT. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, increasing to south around 20 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Duck Pier................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT. Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:08 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 $$ NCZ205-192030- Hatteras Island- Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore 1005 AM EDT Tue May 19 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*... North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate. South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate. Surf Height... North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet. South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Cape Hatteras............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT. Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*... North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate. South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate. Surf Height... North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet. South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Cape Hatteras............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EDT. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx $$ NCZ204-192030- Ocracoke Island- Including the beaches of Ocracoke 1005 AM EDT Tue May 19 2026 ...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**....None. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........Around 70. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.8 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT. Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph. Tides... Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.7 feet (MLLW) 11:06 AM EDT. Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:01 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 $$ NCZ196-192030- East Carteret- Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and Shackleford Banks 1005 AM EDT Tue May 19 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*... Core Banks...............Moderate. Shackleford Banks........Moderate. Surf Height... Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet. Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........Around 70. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Cape Lookout.............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:36 AM EDT. Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*... Core Banks...............Moderate. Shackleford Banks........Moderate. Surf Height... Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet. Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph. Tides... Cape Lookout.............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx $$ NCZ195-192030- West Carteret- Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle 1005 AM EDT Tue May 19 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Atlantic Beach...........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EDT. Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Atlantic Beach...........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:57 AM EDT. Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:44 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 $$ NCZ199-192030- Coastal Onslow- Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach 1005 AM EDT Tue May 19 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... North Topsail Beach......High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT. Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:50 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... North Topsail Beach......High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 11:00 AM EDT. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx $$  278 FZUS51 KAKQ 191442 SRFAKQ Surf Zone Forecast for Virginia National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1042 AM EDT Tue May 19 2026 MDZ025-200415- Maryland Beaches- Including the beaches of Ocean City Beaches and Assateague 1042 AM EDT Tue May 19 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........Lower 60s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph. Tides... Ocean City Fishing Pier..High at 10:12 AM EDT. Low at 04:13 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph. Tides... Ocean City Fishing Pier..High at 11:07 AM EDT. Low at 05:11 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .EXTENDED... .THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Cooler. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Highs around 60. East winds around 20 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 15 mph. .REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially a Moderate to High Rip Risk. && 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. ** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq. $$ VAZ099-100-200415- Accomack-Northampton- Including the beaches of Chincoteague, Wallops Island, and Barrier Islands Between Cape Charles and Parramore 1042 AM EDT Tue May 19 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........Lower 60s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph. Tides... Wachapreague.............High at 11:22 AM EDT. Low at 05:13 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Tides... Wachapreague.............Low at 06:11 AM EDT. High at 12:15 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .EXTENDED... .THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Cooler. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 15 mph. .REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially a Moderate to High Rip Risk. && RipCurrent Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq. $$ VAZ098-200415- Virginia Beach- Including the beaches of Virginia Beach and Sandbridge 1042 AM EDT Tue May 19 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........Mid 60s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Virginia Beach...........High at 10:26 AM EDT. Low at 04:21 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 80s. Max Heat Index..............Up to 100. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph. Tides... Virginia Beach...........High at 11:25 AM EDT. Low at 05:24 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .EXTENDED... .THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Not as warm. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 15 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially a Moderate to High Rip Risk. && 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. ** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq. $$ NCZ102-200415- Outer Banks Currituck- Including the beaches of Currituck County Beaches 1042 AM EDT Tue May 19 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........Mid 60s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph. Tides... None. Remarks.....................None. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... None. Remarks.....................None. .EXTENDED... .THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph. .REMARKS FOR EXTENDED...Surf Heights greater than 4 feet typically result in dangerous breaking waves in the surf zone and potentially a Moderate to High Rip Risk. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq. $$