Morning Beach Conditions

June 27, 2026

A RED FLAG DAY with HIGH rip current risk south of Cape Hatteras including the ocean beaches at Frisco, Hatteras Village and Ocracoke. Ocean conditions will lead to powerful rip currents and a longshore current. Ocean swimming is not recommended, stay out of the water!

LOW rip current risk north of Cape Hatteras including the ocean beaches at 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 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 12: 10 pm today.

Expect partly sunny skies today with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures in the low to mid 80s. Southwest winds at 10 to 15 mph north of Oregon Inlet, 20 to 25 mph on Hatteras and Ocracoke. Surf height 1 to 3 feet north of Cape Hatteras, 3 to 4 feet to the south. Water temperatures: Duck Pier...69. Jennettes Pier...70. Oregon Inlet Marina...78. Rodanthe Pier...78. Avon Pier...79.

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

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

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

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Morning Beach Conditions

June 27, 2026

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