055 FZUS51 KBOX 160811 SRFBOX Surf Zone Forecast National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 410 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 MAZ022-162200- Barnstable MA- Including the beaches of Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown 410 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*... East Coast...............Moderate. Surf Height... East Coast...............3 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature... East Coast...............In the upper 50s. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph. Tides... Nauset Beach.............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 08:51 AM EDT. High 4.1 feet (MLLW) 02:59 PM EDT. Hyannisport..............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EDT. High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT. Barnstable Harbor........Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EDT. High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 03:57 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*... East Coast...............Moderate. Surf Height... East Coast...............4 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph. Tides... Nauset Beach.............Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 09:41 AM EDT. High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 03:50 PM EDT. Hyannisport..............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EDT. High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 05:47 PM EDT. Barnstable Harbor........Low 2.4 feet (MLLW) 10:54 AM EDT. High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 10 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 15 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/box $$ MAZ024-162200- Nantucket MA- Including the beaches of Nantucket 410 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*... East Coast...............Moderate. South Coast..............Moderate. Surf Height... East Coast...............3 to 6 feet. South Coast..............3 to 7 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature... East Coast...............In the upper 50s. South Coast..............In the lower 60s. Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 7 AM, then mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................South winds around 20 mph. Tides... Nantucket................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT. High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT. Great Point..............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT. High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 04:29 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*... East Coast...............High. South Coast..............High. Surf Height... East Coast...............5 to 7 feet. South Coast..............5 to 7 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers likely. High Temperature............In the mid 50s. Winds.......................Breezy. North winds around 25 mph. Tides... Nantucket................Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 11:07 AM EDT. High 3.3 feet (MLLW) 05:40 PM EDT. Great Point..............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EDT. High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 20 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 20 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/box $$ MAZ023-162200- Dukes MA- Including the beaches of Edgartown and Aquinnah 410 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................South winds around 20 mph. Tides... Squibnocket Point........High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT. Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly sunny. Showers likely. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph. Tides... Squibnocket Point........High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 20 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/box $$ MAZ020-162200- Southern Bristol MA- Including the beaches of Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford 410 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s. Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph. Tides... Westport Harbor..........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:32 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4PM, then mostly sunny. Showers likely. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph. Tides... Westport Harbor..........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT. High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 01:22 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 15 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/box $$ RIZ007-162200- Newport RI- Including the beaches of Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton 410 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s. Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph. Tides... Newport..................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT. Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 05:50 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly sunny. Showers likely. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph. Tides... Newport..................High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 15 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/box $$ RIZ006-162200- Washington RI- Including the beaches of Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly 410 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................3 to 7 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s. Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph. Tides... Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 06:12 AM EDT. High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EDT. Point Judith (Harbor)....High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:11 PM EDT. Narragansett Pier........High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 12:12 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly sunny. A chance of showers. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph. Tides... Watch Hill Point.........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 06:59 AM EDT. High 2.2 feet (MLLW) 01:54 PM EDT. Point Judith (Harbor)....Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 06:02 AM EDT. High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 01:01 PM EDT. Narragansett Pier........High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 01:02 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 15 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/box $$ RIZ008-162200- Block Island RI- Including the beaches of Block Island 410 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s. Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................South winds around 20 mph. Tides... Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly sunny. Showers likely. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph. Tides... Block Island (Old Harbor)High 2.6 feet (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 20 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/box $$ MAZ019-162200- Eastern Plymouth MA- Including the beaches of Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston, Marshfield, Plymouth, and Scituate 410 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s. Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph. Tides... Scituate Harbor..........Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 09:33 AM EDT. High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 03:46 PM EDT. Plymouth.................Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT. High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 03:54 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly sunny. A chance of showers. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph. Tides... Scituate Harbor..........Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 10:23 AM EDT. High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 04:38 PM EDT. Plymouth.................Low 2.4 feet (MLLW) 10:49 AM EDT. High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 04:44 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 10 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 10 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 15 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/box $$ MAZ015-016-162200- Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA- Including the beaches of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop, Braintree, Milton, Quincy, and Weymouth 410 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s. Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Boston...................Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 09:34 AM EDT. High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 03:46 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly sunny. A chance of showers. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph. Tides... Boston...................Low 2.4 feet (MLLW) 10:24 AM EDT. High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 04:37 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds around 5 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 10 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 10 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/box $$ MAZ007-162200- Eastern Essex MA- Including the beaches of Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport 410 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................2 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s. Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Showers. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph. Tides... Newburyport..............Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EDT. High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT. Gloucester Harbor........Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 09:27 AM EDT. High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 03:41 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. High Temperature............Around 50. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph. Tides... Newburyport..............Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT. High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EDT. Gloucester Harbor........Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 10:17 AM EDT. High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds around 5 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 10 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 10 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/box $$  126 FZUS52 KMHX 160812 SRFMHX Surf Zone Forecast National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 412 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 NCZ203-162015- Northern Outer Banks- Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head 412 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Duck Pier................High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. High Temperature............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................Windy. North winds 25 to 30 mph. Tides... Duck Pier................Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 06:11 AM EDT. High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx $$ NCZ205-162015- Hatteras Island- Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore 412 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*... North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate. South of Cape Hatteras...Low. Surf Height... North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet. South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, increasing to around 20 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Cape Hatteras............High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 11:51 AM EDT. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*... North of Cape Hatteras...High. South of Cape Hatteras...High. Surf Height... North of Cape Hatteras...6 to 9 feet. South of Cape Hatteras...4 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Windy. Northwest winds around 20 mph, increasing to north around 30 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Cape Hatteras............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx $$ NCZ204-162015- Ocracoke Island- Including the beaches of Ocracoke 412 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, increasing to around 20 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Ocracoke Inlet...........High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 11:59 AM EDT. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. High Temperature............Around 70. Winds.......................Windy. Northwest winds around 20 mph, increasing to north around 30 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 06:09 AM EDT. High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx $$ NCZ196-162015- East Carteret- Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and Shackleford Banks 412 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*... Core Banks...............Moderate. Shackleford Banks........Moderate. Surf Height... Core Banks...............1 to 3 feet. Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, increasing to around 20 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Cape Lookout.............High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM EDT. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*... Core Banks...............Moderate. Shackleford Banks........High. Surf Height... Core Banks...............3 to 6 feet. Shackleford Banks........3 to 4 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. High Temperature............Around 70. Winds.......................Windy. Northwest winds around 20 mph, increasing to north around 30 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Cape Lookout.............High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx $$ NCZ195-162015- West Carteret- Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle 412 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Atlantic Beach...........High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph. Tides... Atlantic Beach...........Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 06:05 AM EDT. High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx $$ NCZ199-162015- Coastal Onslow- Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach 412 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... North Topsail Beach......High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph. Tides... North Topsail Beach......High 4.5 feet (MLLW) 12:48 PM EDT. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx $$  212 FZUS54 KMOB 160802 SRFMOB Surf Zone Forecast National Weather Service Mobile AL 302 AM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ALZ265-266-170800- Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal- Including the beaches of Dauphin Island, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach 302 AM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s. Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Tides... Dauphin Island...........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM CDT. .TONIGHT... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy until 2 AM, then mostly cloudy until 3 AM, then partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................Windy. Northwest winds around 20 mph, increasing to north around 30 mph after midnight. Tides... Dauphin Island...........High 1.7 feet (MLLW) 02:31 AM CDT. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Windy. North winds around 30 mph, diminishing to around 20 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Dauphin Island...........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:04 PM CDT. .EXTENDED... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 20 mph. .SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph. .SUNDAY NIGHT...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. .MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. .MONDAY NIGHT...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/mob $$ FLZ202-204-206-170800- Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- Including the beaches of Pensacola Beach, Gulf Breeze, Navarre Beach, Fort Walton Beach, and Destin 302 AM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026 .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s. Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly cloudy. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Tides... Pensacola Pass...........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM CDT. Navarre Beach............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 11:49 AM CDT. East Pass (Destin).......Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:08 PM CDT. .TONIGHT... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 8 PM, then partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................Windy. Northwest winds around 20 mph, increasing to north around 30 mph after midnight. Tides... Pensacola Pass...........High 1.4 feet (MLLW) 01:53 AM CDT. Navarre Beach............High 1.8 feet (MLLW) 12:33 AM CDT. East Pass (Destin).......High 0.8 feet (MLLW) 02:43 AM CDT. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Windy. North winds 25 to 30 mph. Tides... Pensacola Pass...........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:04 PM CDT. Navarre Beach............Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:41 PM CDT. East Pass (Destin).......Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:04 PM CDT. .EXTENDED... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph. .SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph. .SUNDAY NIGHT...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 20 mph. .MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph. .MONDAY NIGHT...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly clear. Lows around 60. Northeast winds around 15 mph. .TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/mob $$