Morning Beach Conditions
July 8, 2025​​​​​
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A RED FLAG DAY with HIGH rip current risk at the ocean beaches south of Cape Hatteras including Frisco, Hatteras and Ocracoke. Ocean conditions will lead to powerful rip currents. Ocean swimming is not recommended, stay out of the water!
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A YELLOW FLAG DAY with MODERATE rip current risk at the ocean beaches south of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras including 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!
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LOW rip current risk at the beaches of 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 is around noon today.
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Expect mostly sunny to sunny skies today. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms south of Oregon Inlet. Temperatures in the mid to upper 80s with the low 90s possible on the northern beaches. Southwest winds at 10 to 15 mph. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Water temperatures: Duck Pier...66. Jennettes Pier...66. Oregon Inlet Marina...82. Rodanthe Pier...76. Avon Pier...77.
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Always swim near a lifeguard. If help is needed, know your location and call 911!​​​
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