Morning Beach Conditions

July 12, 2026

A YELLOW FLAG DAY with MODERATE rip current risk rip current risk at all ocean beaches from Duck to 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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Strongest rip currents often occur a couple hours either side of low tide, which happens around 11: 40 am today.

Expect mostly cloudy skies today with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. High temperatures in the mid to upper 80s. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Surf height around 1 to 3 feet. Water temperatures: Duck Pier...78. Jennettes Pier...72. Oregon Inlet Marina...84. Rodanthe Pier...81. Avon Pier...82.

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

Beach nourishment project taking place in Nags Head. For location and timing information visit www.morebeachtolove.com

Check out videos and beach safety information featuring Dare County locals.

These short videos feature OBX lifeguards, surf photographers and pro surfers.

Image of a young man on the beach running into the ocean in the Outer Banks with his surfboard

Local Tips

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Morning Beach Conditions

July 12, 2026

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If you have signed up for text alerts and would like to be unsubscribed, you can text “STOP” to 77295. Texting “START” will resume / reinstate the alert messages. Message and data rates may apply.