Beach lovers and wave chasers, buckle up for your coastal Carolina surf forecast! The Atlantic is serving up some serious summer vibes this weekend with conditions that are looking spicy.

Let's break it down zone by zone. The Northern Outer Banks from Duck to Nags Head are looking mellow with small 1 to 2 foot waves and a low rip current risk. Southwest winds around 10 miles per hour will keep things breezy, and temperatures climbing into the mid 80s promise perfect beach day conditions.

Down in Hatteras, things get a bit more interesting. South of Cape Hatteras, we're seeing a moderate to high rip current risk with waves building to 2 to 4 feet. Surfers take note - Sunday brings heightened excitement with potential for some serious water action.

Ocracoke Island is cranking up the drama with surf heights escalating from 2 to 3 feet today to a robust 3 to 4 feet tomorrow. The rip current risk is jumping from moderate to high, so experienced swimmers and surfers only.

Cape Lookout and Shackleford Banks are matching Ocracoke's energy with similar wave conditions. Expect 2 to 4 foot surf today ramping up to potentially gnarly 3 to 4 foot waves tomorrow.

The Crystal Coast beaches from Atlantic Beach to Emerald Isle are in the sweet spot with 2 to 4 foot waves and a thunderstorm potential that adds some extra spice to your beach day.

Across all zones, expect partly sunny skies with a solid chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Water temperatures are sitting pretty in the mid 70s, and the UV index is screaming very high - so sunscreen is your best friend.

Stay safe, stay stoked, and enjoy those waves!