

Morning Beach Conditions
June 20, 2025​​​​
A YELLOW FLAG DAY with MODERATE rip current risk at the beaches south of Cape Hatteras including Frisco, Hatteras Village and Ocracoke. Only experienced surf swimmers who know how to escape a rip current should enter the water. Never swim alone and always take flotation!
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LOW rip current risk at the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Pea Island, Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon and Buxton. While the risk for rip currents is low, life-threatening rip currents are still present. Remember LOW risk does not mean NO risk!
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Strongest rip currents are often present a couple hours either side of low tide, which occurs around 9 AM today.
Expect mostly cloudy skies until around 3 pm, then mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands. Temperatures in the low 80s with northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon. Surf heights of 1 to 2 feet from Duck to Cape Hatteras, 2 to 3 feet south of Cape Hatteras. Water temperatures: Duck Pier...69. Jennettes Pier...79. Oregon Inlet Marina...85. Rodanthe Pier...75. Avon Pier...76.
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Always swim near a lifeguard. If help is needed, know your location and call 911!​​​
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