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By Submitted Story on September 17, 2023
September 17 Morning Beach Conditions
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. Ocean swimming is not recommended. Obey RED Flags, stay out of the water!
Strongest rip currents often occur a couple hours either side of low tide, which is around 3:40 pm today.
Sunny skies for most of today before turning partly sunny to mostly cloudy later in the day. Temperatures in the lower 80s with south winds at 5 to 10 mph. Expect surf heights of 3 to 5 feet. Water temperatures: Duck Pier…76. Jennettes Pier…74. Oregon Inlet Marina…73. Rodanthe Pier…74. 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!
including Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Pea Island, Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras Village and Ocracoke. Ocean swimming is not recommended. Obey RED Flags, stay out of the water!
Strongest rip currents often occur a couple hours either side of low tide, which is around 340 pm today.
Sunny skies for most of today before turning partly sunny to mostly cloudy later in the day. Temperatures in the lower 80s with south winds at 5 to 10 mph. Expect surf heights of 3 to 5 feet. Water temperatures: Duck Pier…76. Jennettes Pier…74. Oregon Inlet Marina…73. Rodanthe Pier…74. 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!
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