North Carolina Beach Hazards Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 01:30
* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this 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.