Hey there beach bums and wave warriors! Ready to catch some waves and soak up the sun? Let's dive into the surf zone forecast for the North Carolina coast!

Starting off with our fellow surfers in the Northern Outer Banks, today brings a moderate rip current risk. So, keep a lookout! The waves are running at 1 to 2 feet with mostly sunny skies and an extreme UV index. Highs will be in the upper 80s with southwest winds at 15 to 20 miles per hour. Tomorrow, the rip current risk drops to low, but watch out for thunderstorms rolling in! Surf height bumps up to 2 to 3 feet.

Moving down to Hatteras Island, a beach hazards statement is in play along with a moderate to high rip current risk. Waves run at 2 to 3 feet with plenty of sunshine and high temps in the upper 80s. Watch out for those strong southwest winds! Tomorrow, the rip current risk remains moderate to high, and surf height varies from 2 to 7 feet south of Cape Hatteras. Showers and storms are likely, so keep an eye on the weather.

Ocracoke Island is facing a high rip current risk today and tomorrow, with waves at 1 to 3 feet increasing to 3 to 7 feet. Extreme UV index, sunny skies, and southwest winds at 15 to 20 miles per hour. Yeah, it's going to be breezy! And over in East Carteret, the high rip current risk continues for both Core Banks and Shackleford Banks. Waves range from 1 to 3 feet to 5 to 6 feet tomorrow. Watch out for isolated showers and storms amidst the extreme UV index.

West Carteret is also under a high rip current risk, with waves at 1 to 3 feet today and increasing to 3 to 6 feet tomorrow. The southwest winds are playing around 15 to 20 miles per hour. And last but not least, Coastal Onslow has a moderate rip current risk today, but it jumps to high tomorrow with taller waves at 4 to 5 feet. Keep your eyes on those isolated showers and storms.

So, whether you're a shredder up north or catching barrels down south, stay safe, ride the waves, and enjoy the beach vibes. This has been a Quiet Please Studios audio creation with the help of AI. Please subscribe and never miss a Swell! Thank you for listening.