Morning Beach Conditions

July 13, 2026

A RED FLAG DAY with HIGH rip current risk at all ocean beaches from Duck to Buxton. Ocean conditions will lead to powerful rip currents. Ocean swimming is not recommended, stay out of the water!

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Strongest rip currents often occur a couple hours either side of low tide, which happens around 12: 45 pm today.

Expect mostly cloudy skies today with showers and a chance of thunderstorms. High temperatures in the lower 80s. East wind 15 to 20 mph. Surf height around 2 to 5 feet. Water temperatures: Duck Pier...79. Jennettes Pier...73. Oregon Inlet Marina...80. Rodanthe Pier...81. Avon Pier...82.

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

Need a REDFLAG day beach alternative? Check out Red Flag Days | LTBRTO for options and partner discounts.

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

Image of a lifeguard station in the Outer Banks.

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Morning Beach Conditions

July 13, 2026

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Want to manage your alert preferences? Check out this video.

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.