Morning Beach Conditions
September 8, 2026
A RED FLAG DAY with HIGH rip current risk north of Cape Hatteras and south of Hatteras Inlet including the ocean beaches at Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Pea Island, Rodanthe, Waves. Salvo, Avon, Buxton and Ocracoke. Ocean conditions will lead to powerful rip currents. Ocean swimming is not recommended, stay out of the water!
A YELLOW FLAG DAY with MODERATE rip current risk south of Cape Hatteras to Hatteras Inlet including the ocean beaches at Frisco and Hatteras Village. 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 is around 11: 35 am today.
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Expect sunny skies today with temperatures in the low 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Water temperatures: Duck Pier...80, Jennettes Pier...81, Oregon Inlet Marina...79, Avon Pier...79.
Ocean Rescue staffing is at off season levels, with many beaches covered by a roving patrol. If help is needed, know your location and call 911!
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Beach nourishment project in Buxton. For location and timing information visit www.morebeachtolove.com
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