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.

  1. Jun 22

    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

    3 min
  2. Jun 21

    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

    3 min
  3. Jun 20

    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

    4 min
  4. Jun 19

    North Carolina Surf Forecast Friday Saturday Beach Hazards High Rip Currents Outer Banks Hatteras Ocracoke

    Good morning, surfers and beach enthusiasts! Here's your Friday and Saturday surf forecast for the North Carolina coast. Starting with the northern beaches, the Outer Banks from Duck down through Nags Head are looking pretty mellow today with surf around two feet. You'll want to watch out for thunderstorms though, with a moderate chance of showers popping up this afternoon. It'll be mostly cloudy with highs in the upper eighties and southwest winds at ten to fifteen miles per hour. Rip current risk stays low, but remember those hazards can pop up near piers and jetties. Saturday shapes up nicely with mostly sunny skies until five in the afternoon, then cloudy conditions moving in. Still around two feet of surf with low rip current risk and upper eighties temperatures. Moving down to Hatteras Island, conditions are getting more serious with a Beach Hazards Statement in effect. North of Cape Hatteras today, you're looking at moderate rip current risk with surf building to two to four feet. Head south of the Cape though, and things amp up significantly with high rip current risk and three to five foot surf. Winds will be pushing twenty miles per hour out of the southwest with that moderate thunderstorm potential. Saturday improves north of Cape Hatteras to low rip current risk, but south of the Cape remains high risk with that three to five foot surf persisting. Over at Ocracoke Island, we've got a Beach Hazards Statement through this evening. High rip current risk is in effect with three to five foot surf and breezy southwest winds at twenty to five knots. Thunderstorms are possible, and that very high UV index means sunscreen is essential. The good news is Saturday clears up with mostly sunny skies, though rip current risk stays high and surf drops slightly to two to four feet. The barrier islands at Cape Lookout and Shackleford Banks are firing up today. Shackleford Banks has the most impressive conditions with four to six foot surf and high rip current risk across both areas. Southwest winds around twenty knots with moderate thunderstorm potential. Saturday the energy mellows out but Shackleford stays dangerous with high rip current risk. Over at West Carteret including Fort Macon and Emerald Isle, we've got a Beach Hazards Statement with high rip current risk all day. Today brings four to six foot surf, some of the biggest on the coast, with twenty mile per hour southwest winds and moderate thunderstorm chances. Saturday the surf drops to around three feet but high rip current risk continues, so exercise caution even as conditions improve. Finally, down in Coastal Onslow around North Topsail Beach and Hammocks Beach, high rip current risk and a Beach Hazards Statement means be smart in the water today. Three to five foot surf with southwest winds around twenty knots and moderate thunderstorm potential. Saturday mellows to two to three feet with high rip current risk still in effect. Bottom line, today's the day to respect the ocean. High rip currents are widespread south of Cape Hatteras, and those thunderstorms could develop quickly. Saturday looks much cleaner with mostly sunny skies returning, though rip current risks remain elevated in several zones. Stay safe out there and keep an eye on that UV index, it's very high everywhere. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

    3 min
  5. Jun 18

    North Carolina Surf Report: Small Waves Northern Outer Banks, High Rip Currents Southern Beaches Today

    Good morning! Let's dive into today's surf conditions across the North Carolina coast, and folks, we've got quite a mixed bag out there. Up in the Northern Outer Banks around Duck, Kitty Hawk, and Nags Head, conditions are looking pretty mellow. Expect small surf in the one to two foot range with low rip current risk. It's going to be sunny and hot, pushing into the lower nineties, so slather on that sunscreen because the UV index is very high. Southwest winds will be cruising along at fifteen to twenty miles per hour, and the water temperature is settling in around the mid seventies. Head south though, and things get a whole lot spicier. A beach hazards statement is in effect from eight this morning through this evening for most of the southern beaches. Down at Ocracoke Island and across East Carteret, including Cape Lookout National Seashore and Shackleford Banks, we're talking high rip current risk with surf building to three to five feet today. These are serious conditions, folks. The breezy southwest winds at twenty to twenty five miles per hour are going to keep things choppy out there. Same story at West Carteret, home to Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle, with high rip current risk and three to five foot surf. Over at Coastal Onslow near Hammocks Beach and North Topsail, you're looking at three to four foot waves with high rip current risk as well. Hatteras Island presents an interesting split. North of Cape Hatteras, the rip current risk is low with one to three foot surf, but south of the Cape? High rip current risk and waves jumping to three to five feet. That's a pretty dramatic change over a relatively short distance. One thing to keep in mind as you're heading to the beach today: life threatening rip currents often set up near groins, jetties, reefs, and piers, so exercise caution around those structures. Now, looking ahead to Juneteenth tomorrow, conditions are actually going to intensify. That moderate thunderstorm potential kicks in across the board. Surf will be building across the board, with most beaches seeing four to six foot waves, and down at Shackleford Banks, we could see waves reaching up to seven feet. Rip current risk remains high in most southern locations. The good news is winds will be dropping back down to around fifteen to twenty miles per hour, and highs will be settling into the mid to upper eighties, so it'll feel a bit cooler despite the rougher seas. Remember folks, when you're out enjoying these summer swells, always respect the ocean and always swim near a lifeguard. Have an amazing day at the beach! For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

    3 min
  6. Jun 17

    North Carolina Surf Forecast Wednesday Thursday Outer Banks Hatteras Ocracoke Rip Currents Building Swell

    Good morning! Here's your surf zone forecast for the North Carolina coast this Wednesday and Thursday. Starting with the Northern Outer Banks, we're looking at a mellow day today. Surf is holding at one to two feet with light southwest winds at five to ten miles per hour. It'll be mostly cloudy until mid-morning, then clearing out to mostly sunny skies. There's just a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, so you should be good for most of the day. Water temps are in the mid-seventies, and the rip current risk stays low. Just remember to watch out near any piers, jetties, or groins where currents can still get sneaky. Thursday brings a little more energy with surf building to two to four feet under sunny skies and moderate southwest winds between fifteen and twenty miles per hour. Down in Hatteras Island, conditions are a bit more active today. We've got a moderate rip current risk in effect through this evening, so be cautious in the water. North of Cape Hatteras, expect one to two foot surf, while south of the Cape you're looking at two to three feet. There's a moderate chance of thunderstorms today, so keep an eye on the sky. The good news is Thursday clears right up. However, conditions really start to pick up. North of Cape Hatteras, rip current risk drops to low, but south of the Cape it jumps to high with surf building to three to six feet. Wind will be breezy out of the southwest at twenty to twenty-five miles per hour. Over at Ocracoke Island, we've also got that moderate rip current risk through this evening with two to three foot surf and moderate thunderstorm chances today. But Thursday is when things get interesting. Rip current risk escalates to high, and surf could range anywhere from two to six feet. Winds pick up considerably, starting around twenty miles per hour and increasing to about thirty miles per hour in the afternoon. It'll be windy out there, so if you're heading out, make sure you're prepared. East Carteret, including Cape Lookout National Seashore and Shackleford Banks, is showing moderate rip current risk today with two to three foot surf and moderate thunderstorm potential. Both Core Banks and Shackleford Banks will see this activity. Come Thursday, the rip current risk bumps up to high, with Core Banks reaching two to six feet and Shackleford Banks hitting two to five feet. Breezy southwest winds of twenty to twenty-five miles per hour will be in play. West Carteret beaches including Fort Macon and Emerald Isle are under moderate rip current risk today with two to three foot waves and moderate thunderstorm chances. The water temperature is around eighty degrees. Tomorrow rips increase to high risk with surf building to two to six feet and breezy winds from the southwest at twenty to twenty-five miles per hour. Finally, up in Coastal Onslow near Topsail Beach, today brings moderate rip current risk and around two foot surf with moderate thunderstorm potential. Thursday escalates to high rip current risk with surf building to two to five feet under moderate southwest winds of fifteen to twenty miles per hour. One thing stands out across the entire forecast: today's relatively calm compared to Thursday. That means if you're heading out this morning, you'll find calmer conditions, but be mindful of those moderate rip currents, especially in the southern zones. By tomorrow, expect much more wind, bigger surf, and significantly higher rip current risks across the board. The UV index is very high throughout, so sunscreen is non-negotiable whether you're in the water or just watching from the beach. Stay safe out there! For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

    4 min
  7. Jun 16

    North Carolina Beach Forecast Tuesday Wednesday June Rip Current Risk Surf Conditions Update

    Good morning, here's your North Carolina beach forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, June 16th and 17th. Starting with the Northern Outer Banks from Duck to Nags Head, today looks pretty laid back. You're looking at small surf, just one to two feet, with light east winds around five to ten miles per hour. Water temps are climbing into the mid 70s, and while it's mostly cloudy, there's just a low chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Rip current risk stays low, though remember that life-threatening rips can still pop up around piers and jetties. High temperatures will reach the lower 80s with a high UV index, so definitely get that sunscreen on. Moving down to Hatteras Island, we've got a split forecast today. North of Cape Hatteras conditions mirror the Outer Banks with low rip current risk and small surf. However, south of Cape Hatteras, things get more interesting. There's a moderate rip current risk in effect through this evening, and thunderstorm potential jumps to moderate. Same small surf around two feet, but those southeast winds at five to ten miles per hour will start to build things up. Over at Ocracoke Island, moderate rip currents are in effect today with moderate thunderstorm potential as well. You're looking at around two feet of surf with southeast winds around ten miles per hour. Water temps are in the upper 70s. Down at East Carteret, including Cape Lookout and Shackleford Banks, we've got moderate rip currents today on both the Core Banks and Shackleford Banks. Small one to two foot surf with moderate thunderstorm potential. Same pattern holds at West Carteret and Coastal Onslow with moderate rip current warnings in effect through this evening. Now here's where it gets interesting. Wednesday is going to be a different story across the board. Conditions are going to ramp up significantly. The Northern Outer Banks will see mostly sunny skies after the morning clouds clear. Surf will grow to around two feet, and winds shift to the southwest around ten miles per hour. Rip current risk stays low, and you'll have a high UV index. Hatteras Island is going to see the biggest changes. North of Cape Hatteras, rip current risk remains low, but surf will grow to two to four feet. South of Cape Hatteras, we're looking at a high rip current risk, so that's life-threatening rips likely in the surf zone. Same two to four foot surf with southwest winds around fifteen miles per hour and moderate thunderstorm potential. Ocracoke Island will experience a significant shift to high rip current risk on Wednesday. Surf will grow to two to four feet as southwest winds pick up to around fifteen miles per hour. That's a major change from today's moderate risk. East Carteret is looking at moderate rip currents on the Core Banks but high risk over at Shackleford Banks. Surf will grow to around three feet on the Core Banks and two to three feet at Shackleford with southwest winds around fifteen miles per hour. West Carteret and the Fort Macon area will see high rip current risk on Wednesday with around three feet of surf. Southwest winds will be ten to fifteen miles per hour. Finally, Coastal Onslow will see moderate rip current risk on Wednesday with around two feet of surf and southwest winds around ten miles per hour. So here's the bottom line: today is mellow and manageable for most spots, but Wednesday is shaping up to be more energetic with increasing rip current risks, especially down around the southern beaches. If you're heading out, keep an eye on those rip currents, stay hydrated, use that sunscreen, and have a great day at the beach. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

    4 min
  8. Jun 15

    North Carolina Beach Forecast Monday June 15: 2-3 Foot Surf, Moderate Rip Current Risk, Mid 80s

    Good morning! Here's your North Carolina surf zone forecast for Monday, June 15th through Tuesday. If you're heading to the beach today, conditions are looking pretty nice across most of the state. We've got mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid to upper 80s, though a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms can't be ruled out. Surf heights are running around 2 to 3 feet depending on where you are, so it's a decent day to get in the water. Now here's the important part: moderate rip current risk is in effect through this evening across all our beaches. That means life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. If you're not familiar with rip currents, they're narrow channels of fast-moving water flowing away from shore. If you find yourself caught in one, don't panic. Swim parallel to shore until you're out of it, then swim back to land. And remember, rip currents are especially dangerous near groins, jetties, reefs, and piers, so be extra cautious in those areas. Breaking it down by region: up on the Outer Banks from Duck to Nags Head, expect around 2-foot surf with west winds around 10 miles per hour shifting north in the afternoon. Down on Hatteras Island, you're looking at 2 to 3 feet of surf south of Cape Hatteras, with southwest winds around 15 miles per hour turning north later today. Water temperatures are in the lower 70s up there. Ocracoke Island is showing 2 to 3-foot surf with a moderate thunderstorm potential today, so keep an eye on the sky. Water's a bit warmer there in the upper 70s. Similar conditions over at East Carteret near Cape Lookout, also with 2 to 3-foot surf and moderate thunderstorm potential. Down toward the Crystal Coast and Emerald Isle, you've got 2 to 3-foot surf this morning with mostly sunny skies and just a slight chance of showers. Coastal Onslow near North Topsail Beach is looking like a great spot today with mostly sunny conditions, minimal thunderstorm potential, and 2 to 3-foot surf. The UV index is very high everywhere, so slather on that sunscreen. Moving into Tuesday, conditions shift a bit. The moderate rip current risk drops to low across most areas, though it stays moderate south of Cape Hatteras and at Shackleford Banks, plus it remains moderate at Ocracoke Island and along the Crystal Coast. Surf heights are dropping down to around 2 feet in most spots. Expect mostly cloudy to partly sunny skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly south of Cape Hatteras and at Ocracoke. Winds turn northeast to east around 5 to 10 miles per hour. Highs will be in the lower 80s. Overall, Tuesday's looking a bit calmer than today, though you'll still want to be cautious of those rip currents if you're venturing into the water. Enjoy your time at the beach and stay safe out there! For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

    3 min

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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.

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