High Surf Advisory

Locations Affected

Smyrna, NC ∙ Cape Hatteras, NC ∙ Kitty Hawk, NC ∙ Bodie Island, NC ∙ Cape Lookout National Seashore, NC ∙ Ocracoke Island, NC ∙ Stacy, NC ∙ Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, NC ∙ Wright Brothers National Memorial, NC ∙ Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge, NC

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 500 AM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 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 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to midnight EST Sunday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible. Ocean overwash may lead to inundation of vulnerable portions of the coast, especially around times of high tides. Portions of Highway 12 could become inundated and impassable at times of high tides. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Duck NC MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 2.8 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 31/06 AM 4.6 0.9 0.8 3-4 None 31/06 PM 4.8 1.1 2.0 6-8 None 01/07 AM 7.0 3.3 3.2 9-10 Major 01/07 PM 5.3 1.6 2.3 8 None 02/07 AM 5.3 1.6 1.6 7 None 02/08 PM 4.3 0.6 1.1 5 None Coast Guard Hatteras NC MLLW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 4.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 31/06 AM 0.7 -0.5 0.1 3 None 01/08 AM 3.1 1.9 2.5 4-5 Minor 01/07 PM 2.0 0.8 1.6 3 None 02/08 AM 1.9 0.7 1.3 2 None 02/07 PM 1.5 0.3 1.1 1-2 None

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