Beach lovers and wave chasers, get ready for a stellar Sunday along the North Carolina coastline! The surf is looking smooth and inviting with gentle 1 to 2 foot waves rolling in across our beautiful beaches.

From the Northern Outer Banks down to Ocracoke and over to Cape Lookout, we're talking postcard-perfect beach weather. Expect gloriously sunny skies with temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 70s. The water's warming up nicely too, sitting around 70 degrees - perfect for a refreshing dip.

Wind patterns will start northeast in the morning and shift southeast by afternoon, creating those classic Outer Banks breezes. Rip current risk remains low today, but always keep an eye out near piers and jetties.

Sunscreen alert - the UV index is very high, so slather up and protect that skin! The water temperature is ideal for swimming, with most areas hovering in the upper 60s to mid 70s.

Monday brings a slight change with a chance of scattered showers and possibly a thunderstorm, particularly around Hatteras Island. Winds will calm down and shift northwest, keeping things comfortable.

Tide schedules look steady with low tides in the morning and high tides around midday. At Duck Pier, expect a low of 0.1 feet around 6:45 AM and a high of 3.0 feet at 12:47 PM.

Bottom line - grab your sunscreen, beach gear, and get ready for a spectacular beach day along the Carolina coast!