Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued September 26 at 5:44PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2026 - 2:44pm
Expires:
September 27, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
* 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,
large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in
the surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks ocean-side locales that experienced
weakening of dune structures over the last few days. For sound-
side localized flooding, low-lying areas prone to sound-side
flooding in and near Manteo.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT
Sunday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT
Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level
is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Dune
structure erosion is possible in vulnerable locations.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next ocean-side high tide times are:
around 8 PM tonight, around 8:15 AM Sunday, and 8:30 PM Sunday.
The sound-side high times are around 11:30 AM Sunday, and around midnight
Sunday night. The most likely time for strong rip currents to
occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur
around 2 PM Saturday.
Instruction:
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.
Area Description:
Northern Outer Banks
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov