Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued October 16 at 2:20PM EDT until October 19 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 11:20am
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet expected in the
surf zone.
* WHERE...Eastern Currituck County.
* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 PM EDT Monday. Conditions may
continue into mid week.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
Instruction:
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Area Description:
Eastern Currituck
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov