Morning Beach Conditions

June 7, 2026

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

LOW rip current risk north of Cape Hatteras to include 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 was at 7 am with the next low around 7: 10 pm today.

Expect mostly sunny skies today with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Water temperatures: Duck Pier...66. Jennettes Pier...67. Oregon Inlet Marina...76. Avon Pier...70.

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

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

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Morning Beach Conditions

June 7, 2026

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