Morning Beach Conditions
October 4, 2024
A RED FLAG DAY with HIGH rip current risk at the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Pea Island, Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon and Buxton. Ocean conditions will lead to powerful rip currents and a 3-5 foot surf. On Hatteras Island debris from unoccupied homes that collapsed in Rodanthe continues to bring additional hazards in the water and on the beach. Portions of the beach remain closed by NPS. Ocean swimming is not recommended, stay out of the water!
A YELLOW FLAG DAY with MODERATE rip current risk south of Cape Hatteras including Frisco, Hatteras Village and Ocracoke. Only experienced surf swimmers who know how to escape a rip current should enter the water. Never swim alone and always take flotation!
Strongest rip currents often occur a couple hours either side of low tide, which is around 310 pm today.
Expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures in the low to mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Water temperatures: Duck Pier...74. Jennettes Pier...73. Oregon Inlet Marina...76. Rodanthe Pier...75. Avon Pier...75.
Ocean Rescue staffing is at off season levels. Many beaches that had lifeguard stands are now unguarded or covered by a roving patrol. Always swim near a lifeguard. If help is needed, know your location and call 911!
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