High Rip Current Risk continues at all area beaches due to swell from distant Hurricane Lee

By on September 16, 2023

September 16 Morning Beach Conditions

POWERFUL SWELL AND HAZARDOUS SHOREBREAK KEEP OCEAN UNSAFE – STAY OUT OF THE WATER!

HIGH rip current risk continues today at all area beaches including Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Pea Island, Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras Village and Ocracoke. Swells from distant Hurricane Lee are bringing powerful rip currents as well as dangerous shorebreak to all beaches from Duck to Ocracoke. Ocean conditions are unsafe. Obey RED Flags, stay out of the water!

Strongest rip currents often occur a couple hours either side of low tide, which is around 3 pm today.

Sunny skies today with temperatures around 80. Northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph. Expect surf heights of 6 to 9 feet, subsiding to 5 to 8 feet at all beaches. Water temperatures: Duck Pier…76. Jennettes Pier…76. Oregon Inlet Marina…75. Rodanthe Pier…77, Avon Pier…82.

Ocean Rescue staffing is at off season levels. Many beaches that had lifeguard stands are now unguarded or covered by a roving patrol.

If help is needed, know your location and call 911!

For  ore information and Beach Safety Tips visit LOVE THE BEACH RESPECT THE OCEAN.

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