Morning Beach Conditions
July 23, 2026
​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!
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 9: 10 am today.
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Expect mostly cloudy skies today with showers and thunderstorms likely. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. When Thunder Roars Go Indoors! High temperatures in the mid to upper 80s, Southwest winds at 15 to 20 mph. Becoming northwest in the afternoon north of Oregon Inlet. Surf height around 1 to 2 feet north of Oregon Inlet, 2 to 4 feet to the south. Water temperatures: Duck Pier...66. Jennettes Pier...67. Oregon Inlet Marina...82. Avon Pier...79.
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​Always swim near a lifeguard. If help is needed, know your location and call 911!​
Beach nourishment project starting soon in Buxton.​ For location and timing information visit www.morebeachtolove.com​​
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