Hey there, beachgoers! Time to catch some gnarly waves! Let's dive into the surf zone forecast for today.

For our friends up in the Northern Outer Banks, get ready for some high rip current risks, with surf heights reaching 3 to 5 feet. There's a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, but nothing to dampen our beach vibes. The UV index is going to be moderate, so don't forget that sunscreen! High temps will be in the upper 70s with southeast winds at 5 to 10 mph.

Moving on to Hatteras Island, we've got high rip current risks both north and south of Cape Hatteras, with surf heights ranging from 2 to 5 feet. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will be in the upper 70s, and winds coming from the southeast at 5 to 10 mph.

Over at Ocracoke Island, rip current risks remain high with surf heights around 3 feet, increasing to 6 to 8 feet on Friday. The weather will be cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely. High temps will be around 80 degrees, with southeast winds around 10 mph.

Now, for all our buddies in East and West Carteret, there's a mix of rip current risks with surf heights varying between beaches. Expect moderate rip current risks and high surf advisories starting early Friday. High temps will be around 80 degrees, with breezy conditions and showers likely. So be cautious out there in the water!

For those hitting up Coastal Onslow, watch out for moderate rip current risks today, increasing to high risks on Friday with surf heights from 5 to 9 feet. The day starts cloudy but clears up later on. High temps will be in the mid-80s with south winds around 20 mph.

Keep safe, keep shredding those waves, and don't forget your sunscreen, beachgoers!

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