Morning Beach Conditions
April 24, 2024
HIGH rip current risk with cool water and air temperatures at the beaches from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke, to include all of Hatteras Island. Ocean swimming is not recommended, stay out of the water!
MODERATE rip current risk with cool water and air temperatures from Duck to Nags Head / Oregon Inlet. Only experienced surf swimmers who know how to escape a rip current should enter the water with proper thermal protection. Never swim alone and always take flotation!
Strongest rip currents often occur a couple hours either side of low tide, which is around 2:00 pm today.
Expect sunny skies today with high temperature of 72 degrees F and southwest winds around 25 mph. Water Temperatures: Jennettes Pier...52. Oregon Inlet Marina...55. Rodanthe Pier...58. Avon Pier...56.
Ocean Rescue staffing is at off season levels. If help is needed, know your location and call 911!