North Carolina Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 06/18/2026 17:12
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected,
and strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...For the dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves,
and strong longshore currents, the beaches from Cape Hatteras to
Surf City. For the strong longshore currents, the beaches from
Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw