Morning Beach Conditions
June 17, 2026
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A YELLOW FLAG DAY with MODERATE rip current risk south of Oregon Inlet including the ocean beaches at Pea Island, Rodanthe, Waves. Salvo, Avon, Buxton, 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 floatation!
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LOW rip current risk north of Oregon Inlet including the ocean beaches at Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head. While the risk for rip currents is low, life-threatening rip currents may still be present. Remember LOW risk does not mean NO risk!
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Strongest rip currents often occur a couple hours either side of low tide, which is around 3: 50 pm today.
Expect mostly cloudy skies until midday when skies turn mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures in the low to mid 80s with southwest winds at 5 to 15 mph. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Water temperatures: Duck Pier...71. Jennettes Pier...70. Oregon Inlet Marina...73. Rodanthe Pier...76. Avon Pier...79.
Always swim near a lifeguard. If help is needed, know your location and call 911!
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Beach nourishment projects are taking place in Nags Head and Avon. For location and timing information visit www.morebeachtolove.com​​
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