North Carolina Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 04/25/2026 17:25
* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous
swimming conditions.
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.