Ahoy there, surfers and beachgoers! Get ready to hang ten and ride the waves with your latest surf zone forecast straight from the National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City, North Carolina! So, what's the scoop on the surf today?

In the Northern Outer Banks, including Duck, Southern Shores, and Nags Head, we've got a high rip current risk, surf heights of 4 to 5 feet, and a high UV index. It's mostly cloudy with showers likely, but don't let that dampen your spirits because the high temperatures will be in the mid-70s. The winds will be coming in from the northeast at 10 to 15 miles per hour. Watch out for those tides at Duck Pier though!

Moving on to Hatteras Island, we've got different conditions north and south of Cape Hatteras. There's a high rip current risk north of the cape with surf heights of 3 to 5 feet, while it's a low risk south with surf heights of 1 to 2 feet. The weather is mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, and the temperatures will be in the upper 70s. Keep an eye on those tides at Cape Hatteras!

Now, over at Ocracoke Island, you can expect low rip current risks, surf heights of 1 to 2 feet, and high UV index. The weather will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, but don't let that stop you from enjoying the lower 80s temperatures. The winds will be switching from southwest to northwest in the afternoon. Tides at Ocracoke Inlet are on the move too!

Down at East Carteret, including Cape Lookout National Seashore and Shackleford Banks, there's a moderate rip current risk on Core Banks but low on Shackleford Banks. Surf heights vary from 1 to 3 feet, so choose your spot wisely. The weather brings a chance of showers with temperatures around 80 degrees. Enjoy the mostly cloudy skies with northwest winds at 10 miles per hour. Time to catch those Cape Lookout tides!

Lastly, in West Carteret, including Fort Macon and Emerald Isle, the rip current risk is low, and the surf height is 1 foot or less. It'll be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, but the high temperatures in the lower 80s are perfect for beach fun. The northwest winds will be around 10 miles per hour. Enjoy your time at Atlantic Beach and keep an eye on the tides!

Remember to stay safe, watch out for those rip currents, and have a great time catching waves and soaking up the sun out there on the coast. This has been a Quiet Please Studios audio creation with the help of AI. Please subscribe and never miss a Swell! Thank you for listening. Have a gnarly day!