Surf Report - Newport - Morehead City NC

About Surf Report - Newport - Morehead City NC

Welcome to "The Surf Report," the go-to podcast for all things surfing in the vibrant coastal areas of Newport and Morehead City, North Carolina. Each episode delivers surf conditions, helping you plan the perfect day on the waves. Whether you're a seasoned surfer or just getting started, our podcast is tailored to provide everything you need to take full advantage of our stunning local beaches. - Deliver Detailed Wave Forecasts: Get the latest updates on wave sizes, wind conditions, and tides, directly from local experts who know our waters best. - Explore Coastal Lifestyle and Environmental Issues: From marine conservation efforts to local events, we keep you connected to the coastal community and informed about issues that impact our beaches and oceans. "The Surf Report" is more than just a podcast; it's a community of passionate surfers and ocean lovers who cherish the coastal lifestyle. Whether you're tuning in to decide if today's the day to catch waves, or you're interested in the latest in surfboard technology and safety, we've got you covered.Don't miss an episode—subscribe to "The Surf Report" on your favorite podcast platform and connect with us on social media for real-time updates and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Catch the wave with us and make every surf session in Newport and Morehead City memorable! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Publisher

Inception Point AI

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news

Language

en

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No

First episode

17 Apr 2024

Latest episode

22 Jun 2026

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130 of 528 episodes have a transcript.

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   22 Jun 2026

   North Carolina Beach Forecast Monday Sunny Calm Seas Tuesday Bigger Waves Storm Risk Rip Currents

   Good morning beach lovers. Here's your Monday surf zone forecast for the North Carolina coast. Starting with the Northern Outer Banks from Duck down through Nags Head, we're looking at small surf today with heights running one to two feet. Rip current risk stays low, but remember that those groins and piers are notorious trouble spots. It's going to be mostly sunny out there with highs in the upper eighties. South winds will start around ten miles per hour but expect them to kick up to around twenty by afternoon. Water temps are sitting in the lower seventies, and that UV index is running high, so slather on the sunscreen. Low tide at Duck Pier hits around eight twenty this morning. Down at Hatteras Island, we've got similar conditions today with one to two foot surf both north and south of Cape Hatteras. Rip current risk is low on both sides. South winds between ten and fifteen miles per hour, mid eighties for the high, mostly sunny skies, and water temps in the upper seventies. No thunderstorm threat today either. Over at Ocracoke Island, expect one to two foot waves and low rip current risk with mostly sunny weather and highs in the upper eighties. Moving south to East Carteret and the Cape Lookout area, we're seeing one to two foot surf with a slight chance of some showers and thunderstorms. Water's around eighty degrees there. Similar story at West Carteret with Fort Macon and Atlantic Beach in the mix, and down at Coastal Onslow near North Topsail Beach. Now here's where things get interesting. Tuesday's going to see a pattern shift across the board. Hatteras Island south of Cape Hatteras is moving into moderate rip current risk territory. Surf will bump up to two to three feet with a chance of showers and thunderstorms rolling in after two PM. Southwest winds increase to fifteen or twenty miles per hour. Same moderate rip current risk heads to Ocracoke Island where surf climbs to two or three feet. Down south, East Carteret, West Carteret, and Coastal Onslow all shift to moderate rip current risk with two to three foot surf expected. Moderate thunderstorm potential moves in for all these areas, and southwest winds pick up to fifteen or twenty miles per hour. The Northern Outer Banks and northern Hatteras stay in low rip current risk with similar rain chances, but north of Cape Hatteras stays at one to three foot surf. So here's the bottom line: today is your classic summer beach day, mostly sunny and relatively calm. But Tuesday brings some action with bigger waves, stronger winds, and storm potential moving in. If you're heading out, factor in those moderate rip current risks, keep an eye on developing storms, and make smart decisions near those structures. Stay safe out there. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

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   21 Jun 2026

   Outer Banks Surf Forecast Sunday Monday Perfect Beach Conditions Today Moderate Rip Currents Monday South

   Good morning, this is your Outer Banks surf forecast for Sunday and Monday, June twenty-first and twenty-second. Let's start with today. If you're heading to the beach, you're looking at perfect conditions across the entire Outer Banks region. We're talking sunny skies, light southwest winds between five and ten miles per hour, and highs climbing into the upper eighties. Water temperatures are pleasant, ranging from around seventy degrees up in Duck to the upper seventies down toward Hatteras and into the low eighties as you move south toward Carteret and Onslow counties. The surf is running small at one to two feet pretty much everywhere, which means it's going to be a great day for swimming and wading. The rip current risk is low across all beaches today, though remember that life-threatening rip currents can still form near structures like groins, jetties, and piers. There's no thunderstorm activity expected, but fair warning, the UV index is very high, so sunscreen is absolutely essential. Now here's where things get interesting. Monday is shaping up to be a different story, and it really depends on where you are along the coast. Everywhere is going to see conditions shift a bit as that high pressure system moves offshore. The surf will pick up to two to three feet, and south winds will increase to around ten to twenty miles per hour throughout the day. The weather stays mostly sunny, so you'll still have those perfect beach vibes. But the rip current situation tells an important story. Up in the Northern Outer Banks around Duck and Kill Devil Hills, the rip current risk stays low. Same goes for the north side of Cape Hatteras. However, if you're planning to be south of Cape Hatteras on Hatteras Island, down at Ocracoke, or anywhere in Carteret or Onslow counties, the rip current risk bumps up to moderate on Monday. That means life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone, so swimmers and surfers need to be extra vigilant. Know how to identify a rip current and what to do if you get caught in one. Remember, if you feel caught in a rip, don't panic and don't fight it. Swim parallel to the shore until you escape the current, then head back in. So here's the bottom line. Today is absolutely gorgeous and safe for all water activities. Come Monday, if you're in the southern portion of our forecast area, exercise extra caution and respect those elevated rip current conditions. Enjoy your beach day. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

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   20 Jun 2026

   North Carolina Surf Forecast Saturday Sunday Small Waves Low Rip Current Risk Sunny Skies

   Good morning! Here's your surf zone forecast for the North Carolina coast this Saturday and Sunday brought to you by the National Weather Service. Let's start up north in the Northern Outer Banks where Duck, Kitty Hawk, and Nags Head are looking at small but fun conditions today. You're looking at one to two foot waves with low rip current risk, so it's a safe day to get in the water. The weather is mostly sunny with north winds around five miles per hour shifting east this afternoon. Water temps are in the mid seventies, and with a very high UV index, don't forget that sunscreen! Tomorrow Sunday brings similar small two foot waves but warmer air temperatures climbing into the lower nineties. West winds will shift south in the afternoon, and rip current risk stays low. Heading down to Hatteras Island, conditions get a bit more interesting. North of Cape Hatteras today you'll find two to three foot waves, while south of the cape bumps up to around three feet. Both areas have low rip current risk with mostly sunny skies and northeast winds at five to ten miles per hour. Water temps are slightly warmer in the upper seventies. But here's where it gets important for Sunday: south of Cape Hatteras the rip current risk jumps to moderate, meaning life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. That's your heads up to be extra cautious if you're heading out there tomorrow. Waves drop to around two feet, and it'll be sunny with southwest winds around ten miles per hour. Ocracoke Island is showing one to two foot waves today with low rip current risk and mostly sunny conditions. Northeast winds around five to ten miles per hour keep things pleasant with water temps in the upper seventies. Sunday tells a different story though. Rip current risk climbs to moderate, waves build to two to three feet, and southwest winds around ten miles per hour take over. The tides at Ocracoke Inlet show low of minus point one feet around seven thirty-five in the morning and a high of one point nine feet around one fifty-five in the afternoon. Moving to East Carteret and Cape Lookout, today brings one to two foot waves at Core Banks and two to three foot waves at Shackleford Banks. Everything has low rip current risk with mostly sunny weather and northeast winds around ten miles per hour. Water temps hover around eighty degrees. Tomorrow Sunday both areas see waves settle around two feet with low rip current risk maintained. Southwest winds become south and increase to around fifteen miles per hour in the afternoon. Down at West Carteret including Fort Macon and Emerald Isle, you're looking at one to two foot waves today, mostly sunny skies, and low rip current risk. Northeast winds shift to southeast this afternoon. Water temps around eighty degrees. Sunday brings similar two foot waves, low rip current risk, and sunny conditions with southwest winds five to ten miles per hour. Finally, Coastal Onslow near North Topsail Beach shows one to two foot waves today with low rip current risk and mostly sunny skies. Northeast winds shift southeast this afternoon. The tides at North Topsail Beach show a low of minus point two feet at six thirty-two in the morning and a high of four point one feet at twelve forty-seven in the afternoon. Tomorrow Sunday waves stay around two feet with low rip current risk and sunny weather. Southwest winds five to ten miles per hour take over. The big takeaway across the board: Saturday is your safe day to get out there. Low rip current risk everywhere, mostly sunny skies, and very high UV indices mean sunscreen is essential. Sunday stays sunny but watch for that moderate rip current risk developing south of Cape Hatteras and at Ocracoke Island. Otherwise conditions remain fairly consistent with small waves in the one to three foot range depending on your location. Have a great weekend out there! For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

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North Carolina Surf Forecast April 29 30 Rip Current Warnings Outer Banks Beach Conditions

Published 29 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Moving south to Hatteris Island, conditions split at Cape Hatteris. North of the Cape were looking at high rip current risk with four to five foot surf and a beach hazard statement through this evening. South of Cape Hatteris, the rip current risk drops to moderate with around three foot waves. […]

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