North Carolina Beach Hazards Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/07/2026 01:25
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in
the surf zone.
* WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Cape Lookout, and
Onslow County beaches.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents will
create dangerous swimming conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,