Morning Beach Conditions

August 26, 2025

A RED FLAG DAY with HIGH rip current risk at ocean beaches from Duck to Hatteras. Ocean conditions will lead to powerful rip currents. Ocean swimming is not recommended, stay out of the water!

A YELLOW FLAG DAY with MODERATE rip current risk at the beaches of Ocracoke Island. Only experienced surf swimmers who know how to escape a rip current should enter the water. Never swim alone and always take flotation!

Strongest rip currents often occur a couple hours either side of low tide around 4: 20 pm today.

Expect mostly sunny skies north of Oregon Inlet and mostly cloudy skies on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands today. Temperatures in the upper 70s with northeast winds at 10 to 15 mph. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Water temperatures: Duck Pier...78. Jennettes Pier...77. Oregon Inlet Marina...80. Rodanthe Pier...76. Avon Pier…78.

Always swim near a lifeguard. If help is needed, know your location and call 911!

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August 26, 2025​​

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August 26, 2025

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