Morning Beach Conditions
August 2, 2026
A YELLOW FLAG DAY with MODERATE rip current risk and a strong longshore current 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 happens around 4 :40 pm today.
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Expect partly sunny to mostly cloudy skies today with a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. High temperatures in the low to mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 20 later in the day. Surf height around 1 to 3 feet. North of Oregon Inlet, 3 to 5 feet on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands. Water temperatures: Duck Pier...76. Jennettes Pier...81. Oregon Inlet Marina...81. Rodanthe Pier...76. Avon Pier...81.
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Always swim near a lifeguard. If help is needed, know your location and call 911!​
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Beach nourishment project in Buxton.​ For location and timing information visit www.morebeachtolove.com​​
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