North Carolina Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 09/26/2026 17:16
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation
above ground level low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways. Elevated water levels due to high astronomical tides
and period of west winds may lead to localized minor flooding of
low-lying areas prone to sound-side flooding. For the High Surf
Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and
large breaking waves expected in the surf zone.