Morning Beach Conditions
August 14, 2026
Update issued at 1130 am...
Based on ocean rescue agency reports the NWS has decreased the risk level to LOW 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!
HEAT ADVISORY STILL IN PLACE from 11 AM until 8 PM today. Expect heat index values up to 109 degrees. Seek SHADE and HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE! Keep an eye on each other for signs of heat stroke and exhaustion. Don’t forget about the pets, they need shade and water too!
Still a YELLOW FLAG DAY with MODERATE rip current risk at all ocean beaches south of Oregon Inlet from Pea Island to Ocracoke. Only experienced surf swimmers who know how to escape a rip current should enter the water. Never swim alone and always take floatation!
Strongest rip currents often occur a couple hours either side of low tide, which happens around 3: 20 pm today.
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Expect partly to mostly sunny skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. High temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s with heat index values up to 109. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf height around 1 to 3 feet. Water temperatures: Duck Pier...80. Jennette’s Pier...75. Oregon Inlet Marina...80. Rodanthe Pier...80. Avon Pier...81.
Always swim near a lifeguard. If help is needed, know your location and call 911!
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