Morning Beach Conditions

July 11, 2026

HEAT ADVISORY SET FOR HATTERAS AND OCRACOKE ISLANDS from 11 AM until 8 PM today. Expect heat index values up to 105 degrees. Seek SHADE and HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE! Keep an eye on each other for signs of heat stroke and exhaustion.

A RED FLAG DAY with HIGH rip current risk south of Cape Hatteras including the ocean beaches at Frisco, Hatteras Village 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 north of Cape Hatteras to Oregon Inlet including the ocean beaches at Pea Island, Rodanthe, Waves. Salvo, Avon and Buxton. Only experienced surf swimmers who know how to escape a rip current should enter the water. Never swim alone and always take flotation!

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 10: 40 am today.

Expect mostly sunny skies today with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. High temperatures in the lower 90s. West wind at 10 to 15 mph. Surf height around 1 to 3 feet. Water temperatures: Duck Pier...75. Jennettes Pier...72. Oregon Inlet Marina...84. Rodanthe Pier...80. Avon Pier...82.

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

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Beach nourishment project taking place in Nags Head. For location and timing information visit www.morebeachtolove.com

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These short videos feature OBX lifeguards, surf photographers and pro surfers.

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Morning Beach Conditions

July 11, 2026

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