High Surf Advisory 12/29/2024 11:22 for North Carolina areas

Headline: 
High Surf Advisory issued December 29 at 2:22PM EST until December 30 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
High Surf Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 29, 2024 - 11:22am
Expires: 
December 29, 2024 - 11:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island beaches south of the Cape, and Ocracoke Island beaches. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Localized ocean overwash possible for vulnerable areas.
Instruction: 
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Area Description: 
Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC