Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued June 2 at 7:57PM EDT until June 3 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 4:57pm
Expires:
June 3, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in
the surf zone.
* WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Wednesday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Wednesday morning
through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore
break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom
causing neck and back injuries.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 4:00 PM Wednesday.
Instruction:
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.
Area Description:
Northern Outer Banks; Hatteras Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC