Station Name: LAKE MATTAMUSKEET E OF NC HWY 94 NR FAIRFIELD, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 3 feet

Nearest Address:
Lake Mattamuskeet
Fairfield, NC 27826
Hyde County

GPS Coordinates: 35.50638889, -76.18388889

Nearby Water Temperatures

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 26 at 8:40PM EDT until April 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 8:40 PM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 8:45 AM

* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.

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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 26 at 8:40PM EDT until April 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sun April 26, 2026, 8:40 PM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 8:45 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 11:00 AM Monday.

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.