Station Name: VIRGINIA BEACH 64 NM East of Virginia Beach, VA
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Virginia Beach (city) County

GPS Coordinates: 36.609, -74.842

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Surf Advisory issued October 29 at 5:26AM EDT until October 30 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:26 AM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

High Surf Advisory issued October 29 at 5:26AM EDT until October 30 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:26 AM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 29 at 5:26AM EDT until October 30 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:26 AM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 29 at 5:26AM EDT until October 30 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:26 AM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Norfolk/Portsmouth and Hampton/Poquoson Counties, and Suffolk and Chesapeake. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

High Surf Advisory issued October 28 at 7:56PM EDT until October 30 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 7:56 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 3 ft of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Portions of NC-12 remain closed between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe, and between Pony Pens and the Ocracoke Ferry Terminal. Additional road closures will be possible. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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 next high tides are around 1 AM and 1 PM Wednesday.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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.

High Surf Advisory issued October 28 at 7:56PM EDT until October 30 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 7:56 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. * 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 730 AM Wednesday.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 28 at 7:56PM EDT until October 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 7:56 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. * 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 730 AM Wednesday.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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.

Coastal Flood Warning issued October 28 at 7:56PM EDT until October 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 7:56 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 3 ft of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Portions of NC-12 remain closed between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe, and between Pony Pens and the Ocracoke Ferry Terminal. Additional road closures will be possible. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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 next high tides are around 1 AM and 1 PM Wednesday.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 28 at 7:56PM EDT until October 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 7:56 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 3 ft of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Portions of NC-12 remain closed between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe, and between Pony Pens and the Ocracoke Ferry Terminal. Additional road closures will be possible. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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 next high tides are around 1 AM and 1 PM Wednesday.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 7:56PM EDT until October 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Tue October 28, 2025, 7:56 PM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. * 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 730 AM Wednesday.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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.

High Surf Advisory issued October 29 at 4:46AM EDT until October 30 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Wed October 29, 2025, 4:46 AM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. * 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 730 AM Wednesday.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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.

High Surf Advisory issued October 29 at 4:46AM EDT until October 30 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Wed October 29, 2025, 4:46 AM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 3 ft of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Portions of NC-12 remain closed between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe, and between Pony Pens and the Ocracoke Ferry Terminal. Additional road closures will be possible. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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 next high tideS are around 1 PM Wednesday and 2 AM Thursday.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 29 at 4:46AM EDT until October 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Wed October 29, 2025, 4:46 AM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. * 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 730 AM Wednesday.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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.

Coastal Flood Warning issued October 29 at 4:46AM EDT until October 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Wed October 29, 2025, 4:46 AM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 3 ft of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Portions of NC-12 remain closed between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe, and between Pony Pens and the Ocracoke Ferry Terminal. Additional road closures will be possible. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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 next high tideS are around 1 PM Wednesday and 2 AM Thursday.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 29 at 4:46AM EDT until October 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Wed October 29, 2025, 4:46 AM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. * 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 730 AM Wednesday.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 29 at 4:46AM EDT until October 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Wed October 29, 2025, 4:46 AM
Expires: Wed October 29, 2025, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 3 ft of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Portions of NC-12 remain closed between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe, and between Pony Pens and the Ocracoke Ferry Terminal. Additional road closures will be possible. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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 next high tideS are around 1 PM Wednesday and 2 AM Thursday.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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.