North Carolina Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 09/26/2026 01:32
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves
expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Core Banks beaches north of Cape Lookout.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw
a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck
and back injuries.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,