North Carolina Moderate Rip Current Statement | Effective 09/24/2026 04:52
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.