Hey there beachgoers! Time to catch you up on the latest surf zone forecast for the beautiful North Carolina coast. Let's dive in!
**Northern Outer Banks**
- Today, we're looking at a low rip current risk, with surf heights around 3 feet. The UV index is very high, so slather on that sunscreen! Expect mostly sunny weather with a high temp in the mid-70s. So grab your boards and get ready to hit the waves with south winds at 5 to 10 mph.
- Tomorrow, the rip current risk remains low, surf heights 2 to 3 feet, and sunny skies with temps around 80. The winds will be from the south at about 10 mph.
For more details on rip currents and UV, don't forget to check out the provided link.
**Hatteras Island**
- Both north and south of Cape Hatteras, we've got a low rip current risk with surf heights around 2 to 3 feet. The UV index is very high, and the weather is mostly sunny with a chance of patchy fog. Expect mid-70s temps and light variable winds becoming southeast.
- Tomorrow, the rip current risk increases to moderate north of Cape Hatteras with the same surf heights and sunny weather. Temps will be in the upper 70s with southwest winds at 10 to 15 mph.
**Ocracoke Island**
- On Ocracoke Island, the rip current risk stays low today with surf around 2 feet. The UV index is high, and it's mostly sunny with temperatures in the upper 70s. Winds will be light and variable, becoming southeast.
- Tomorrow, the rip current risk increases to moderate with surf heights 2 to 3 feet. Plan for mostly sunny skies and upper 70s temps with southwest winds at 10 to 15 mph.
**East Carteret**
- Core Banks and Shackleford Banks have a low rip current risk today. Surf heights are around 2 feet on Core Banks and 1 foot on Shackleford Banks. The UV index is very high, expect mostly sunny weather with mid-70s temps and northeast winds becoming southeast.
- Tomorrow, the rip current risk on Core Banks increases to moderate, with surf heights 2 to 3 feet and sunny skies. Temps will be in the upper 70s with southwest winds at 10 to 15 mph.
**West Carteret**
- From Fort Macon to Emerald Isle, it's a low rip current risk day with surf around 1 foot. The UV index is very high, mostly sunny weather, and mid-70s temperatures. Winds will be northeast, becoming south.
- Tomorrow, the rip current risk remains low with surf around 2 feet, sunny skies, and temps in the upper 70s. Winds shift to southwest at 10 to 15 mph.
**Coastal Onslow**
- Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach have a low rip current risk today with surf heights of 1 to 2 feet. The UV index is very high, and it's mostly sunny with mid-70s temps. Winds will be northeast, shifting to southeast.
- Tomorrow, the rip current risk increases to moderate with surf heights 2 to 3 feet. Expect mostly sunny weather with temps around 80 and increasing southwest winds.
Keep an eye out for those rip currents and grab your boards for some fun in the sun! Remember to check the link for more info. This has been a Quiet Plea
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