Hatteras Island Rescue Squad

08/31/2026

Watching, no projections yet on the Yellow Disturbance besides what's shown here.

08/31/2026

The Ocean Report for the beaches of Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Villages for Monday, August 31st. Current as of 0341 hrs EDT.

❗Check back frequently as the rip current risk may be changed throughout the day based on Beach Patrol observations or NWS updates.❗

Welcome to National Trail Mix Day! Did you know Native Americans were eating a type of trail mix for thousands of years before Europeans arrived in North America. Another word for trail mix is Gorp. So celebrate today and chew on a mouthful of Gorp. 😉

⚠️ If you or someone else needs assistance, please dial 911 and
KNOW YOUR APPROXIMATE LOCATION on the beach or sound side areas.⚠️

RIP CURRENT RISK: 🌞
Avon and Buxton to Cape Point…*MODERATE* 🟡
Cape Point to Frisco and Hatteras Village...**LOW**🟢

RIP CURRENT RISK CATEGORIES...
**LOW** GREEN FLAG - 🟢 - LOW HAZARD, CALM CONDITIONS,
BUT ALWAYS EXERCISE CAUTION.

**MEDIUM** YELLOW FLAG - 🟡 - MEDIUM HAZARD, MODERATE SURF AND/OR STRONG CURRENTS. NON-SWIMMERS SHOULD USE CAUTION.

**HIGH** - RED FLAG - 🔴 - HIGH HAZARD, ROUGH CONDITIONS AND DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS. ALL SWIMMERS SHOULD USE CAUTION.

**EXTREME** - DOUBLE RED FLAG - 🔴🔴 - NO SWIMMING IS ADVISED DUE TO LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS. RESCUE
SWIMMERS MAY POSSIBLY NOT ENTER THE WATER AT THEIR DISCRETION.

SURF HEIGHT: 🌊
Avon and Buxton….... Around 1-2 feet
Frisco and Hatteras... Around 1-2 feet

DAYTIME TIDE INFORMATION: 🏖
High Tide at 10:05 AM
Low Tide at 4:19 PM

SUNRISE/SUNSET: 🌅
First Light - 6:08 AM
Sunrise - 6:34 AM
Sunset - 7:31 PM
Last Light - 7:56 PM

MOON PHASES:
88% Visible - Waning Gibbous 🌖
Set 10:02 AM
Rise 9:10 PM

WEATHER: Sunny with temps around the mid 80s F. UV Index is Very High. North winds around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Water temp around 82 F.

🏴 LOW RISK DOES NOT MEAN NO RISK – PLEASE STAY ALERT 🏴

IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT REMAIN CALM AND CONSERVE
YOUR ENERGY. DO NOT FIGHT A RIP CURRENT. SIGNAL FOR HELP.

♦ YOU SHOULD NOT SWIM ALONE AND SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE A FLOTATION DEVICE! ♦

Enjoy the beach and please be safe. 😎

08/30/2026

Calmly watching.

08/30/2026

The Ocean Report for the beaches of Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Villages for Sunday, August 30th. Current as of 0348 hrs EDT.

❗Check back frequently as the rip current risk may be changed throughout the day based on Beach Patrol observations or NWS updates.❗

Welcome to National Beach Day! This holiday's intent is to raise the public's awareness about beaches and show them how important it is to keep them clean.🏖️

⚠️ If you or someone else needs assistance, please dial 911 and
KNOW YOUR APPROXIMATE LOCATION on the beach or sound side areas.⚠️

RIP CURRENT RISK: 🌞
Avon and Buxton to Cape Point…*MODERATE* 🟡
Cape Point to Frisco and Hatteras Village...**LOW**🟢

RIP CURRENT RISK CATEGORIES...
**LOW** GREEN FLAG - 🟢 - LOW HAZARD, CALM CONDITIONS,
BUT ALWAYS EXERCISE CAUTION.

**MEDIUM** YELLOW FLAG - 🟡 - MEDIUM HAZARD, MODERATE SURF AND/OR STRONG CURRENTS. NON-SWIMMERS SHOULD USE CAUTION.

**HIGH** - RED FLAG - 🔴 - HIGH HAZARD, ROUGH CONDITIONS AND DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS. ALL SWIMMERS SHOULD USE CAUTION.

**EXTREME** - DOUBLE RED FLAG - 🔴🔴 - NO SWIMMING IS ADVISED DUE TO LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS. RESCUE
SWIMMERS MAY POSSIBLY NOT ENTER THE WATER AT THEIR DISCRETION.

SURF HEIGHT: 🌊
Avon and Buxton….... Around 1-2 feet
Frisco and Hatteras... Around 1-2 feet

DAYTIME TIDE INFORMATION: 🏖
High Tide at 9:23 AM
Low Tide at 3:33 PM

SUNRISE/SUNSET: 🌅
First Light - 6:07 AM
Sunrise - 6:33 AM
Sunset - 7:32 PM
Last Light - 7:58 PM

MOON PHASES:
94% Visible - Waning Gibbous 🌖
Set 8:57 AM
Rise 8:41 PM

WEATHER: Partly Sunny with temps around the mid 80s F. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential is Low. UV Index is Very High. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Water temp around 83 F.

🏴 LOW RISK DOES NOT MEAN NO RISK – PLEASE STAY ALERT 🏴

IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT REMAIN CALM AND CONSERVE
YOUR ENERGY. DO NOT FIGHT A RIP CURRENT. SIGNAL FOR HELP.

♦ YOU SHOULD NOT SWIM ALONE AND SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE A FLOTATION DEVICE! ♦

Enjoy the beach and please be safe. 😎

Send a message to learn more

08/29/2026

Farewell Dolly! Two new disturbances to watch....just because it's that time of the year.

08/29/2026

The Ocean Report for the beaches of Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Villages for Friday, August 28th. Current as of 0349 hrs EDT.

❗Check back frequently as the rip current risk may be changed throughout the day based on Beach Patrol observations or NWS updates.❗

Welcome to National Chop Suey Day! Chop Suey is the Americanized version of a Chinese dish known as Tsap Seui which is traditionally made with leftovers from previous meals. In the American version it's a dish that's made with some sort of meat, quickly cooked with eggs, vegetables, and a sauce thickened by starch. Yum! 😄

⚠️ If you or someone else needs assistance, please dial 911 and
KNOW YOUR APPROXIMATE LOCATION on the beach or sound side areas.⚠️

RIP CURRENT RISK: 🌞
Avon and Buxton to Cape Point…*LOW* 🟢
Cape Point to Frisco and Hatteras Village...**LOW**🟢

RIP CURRENT RISK CATEGORIES...
**LOW** GREEN FLAG - 🟢 - LOW HAZARD, CALM CONDITIONS,
BUT ALWAYS EXERCISE CAUTION.

**MEDIUM** YELLOW FLAG - 🟡 - MEDIUM HAZARD, MODERATE SURF AND/OR STRONG CURRENTS. NON-SWIMMERS SHOULD USE CAUTION.

**HIGH** - RED FLAG - 🔴 - HIGH HAZARD, ROUGH CONDITIONS AND DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS. ALL SWIMMERS SHOULD USE CAUTION.

**EXTREME** - DOUBLE RED FLAG - 🔴🔴 - NO SWIMMING IS ADVISED DUE TO LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS. RESCUE
SWIMMERS MAY POSSIBLY NOT ENTER THE WATER AT THEIR DISCRETION.

SURF HEIGHT: 🌊
Avon and Buxton….... Around 1-2 feet
Frisco and Hatteras... Around 1-2 feet

DAYTIME TIDE INFORMATION: 🏖
High Tide at 8:44 AM
Low Tide at 2:49 PM

SUNRISE/SUNSET: 🌅
First Light - 6:07 AM
Sunrise - 6:32 AM
Sunset - 7:33 PM
Last Light - 7:59 PM

MOON PHASES:
98% Visible - Waning Gibbous 🌖
Set 7:54 AM
Rise 8:15 PM

WEATHER: Mostly Cloudy with temps around the lower 80s F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential is Moderate. UV Index is High. Northwest winds around 10 mph. Water temp around 82 F.

🏴 LOW RISK DOES NOT MEAN NO RISK – PLEASE STAY ALERT 🏴

IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT REMAIN CALM AND CONSERVE
YOUR ENERGY. DO NOT FIGHT A RIP CURRENT. SIGNAL FOR HELP.

♦ YOU SHOULD NOT SWIM ALONE AND SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE A FLOTATION DEVICE! ♦

Enjoy the beach and please be safe. 😎

Send a message to learn more

08/28/2026

Say hello to Dolly! Watching but not worrying.

08/28/2026

The Ocean Report for the beaches of Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Villages for Friday, August 28th. Current as of 0429 hrs EDT.

❗Check back frequently as the rip current risk may be changed throughout the day based on Beach Patrol observations or NWS updates.❗

Welcome to National Red Wine Day! Supposedly the most popular wine by a large margin. Archaeologists have discovered evidence of wine fermentation going back over 8,000 years. Have some today with some good food and celebrate. 🍷🍇

⚠️ If you or someone else needs assistance, please dial 911 and
KNOW YOUR APPROXIMATE LOCATION on the beach or sound side areas.⚠️

RIP CURRENT RISK: 🌞
Avon and Buxton to Cape Point…*MODERATE* 🟡
Cape Point to Frisco and Hatteras Village...**MODERATE**🟡

RIP CURRENT RISK CATEGORIES...
**LOW** GREEN FLAG - 🟢 - LOW HAZARD, CALM CONDITIONS,
BUT ALWAYS EXERCISE CAUTION.

**MEDIUM** YELLOW FLAG - 🟡 - MEDIUM HAZARD, MODERATE SURF AND/OR STRONG CURRENTS. NON-SWIMMERS SHOULD USE CAUTION.

**HIGH** - RED FLAG - 🔴 - HIGH HAZARD, ROUGH CONDITIONS AND DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS. ALL SWIMMERS SHOULD USE CAUTION.

**EXTREME** - DOUBLE RED FLAG - 🔴🔴 - NO SWIMMING IS ADVISED DUE TO LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS. RESCUE
SWIMMERS MAY POSSIBLY NOT ENTER THE WATER AT THEIR DISCRETION.

SURF HEIGHT: 🌊
Avon and Buxton….... Around 2-3 feet
Frisco and Hatteras... Around 2-3 feet

DAYTIME TIDE INFORMATION: 🏖
High Tide at 8:06 AM
Low Tide at 2:08 PM

SUNRISE/SUNSET: 🌅
First Light - 6:06 AM
Sunrise - 6:32 AM
Sunset - 7:35 PM
Last Light - 8:01 PM

MOON PHASES:
100% Visible - Full 🌕
Set 6:52 AM
Rise 7:49 PM

WEATHER: Mostly Cloudy with temps around the mid 80s F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential is Moderate. UV Index is Moderate. Southwest winds around 10 mph. Water temp around 83 F.

🏴 LOW RISK DOES NOT MEAN NO RISK – PLEASE STAY ALERT 🏴

IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT REMAIN CALM AND CONSERVE
YOUR ENERGY. DO NOT FIGHT A RIP CURRENT. SIGNAL FOR HELP.

♦ YOU SHOULD NOT SWIM ALONE AND SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE A FLOTATION DEVICE! ♦

Enjoy the beach and please be safe. 😎

Send a message to learn more

08/27/2026

Watching Invest 96L show signs of potential weakening.....time will tell.

08/27/2026

The Ocean Report for the beaches of Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Villages for Thursday, August 27th. Current as of 0439 hrs EDT.

❗Check back frequently as the rip current risk may be changed throughout the day based on Beach Patrol observations or NWS updates.❗

Welcome to National Just Because Day! It's a holiday that allows everyone to do whatever they want just because they want to do it. Spend the day fishing or take a vacation, just because. Be kind and be legal. 😜

⚠️ If you or someone else needs assistance, please dial 911 and
KNOW YOUR APPROXIMATE LOCATION on the beach or sound side areas.⚠️

RIP CURRENT RISK: 🌞
Avon and Buxton to Cape Point…*MODERATE* 🟡
Cape Point to Frisco and Hatteras Village...**MODERATE**🟡

RIP CURRENT RISK CATEGORIES...
**LOW** GREEN FLAG - 🟢 - LOW HAZARD, CALM CONDITIONS,
BUT ALWAYS EXERCISE CAUTION.

**MEDIUM** YELLOW FLAG - 🟡 - MEDIUM HAZARD, MODERATE SURF AND/OR STRONG CURRENTS. NON-SWIMMERS SHOULD USE CAUTION.

**HIGH** - RED FLAG - 🔴 - HIGH HAZARD, ROUGH CONDITIONS AND DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS. ALL SWIMMERS SHOULD USE CAUTION.

**EXTREME** - DOUBLE RED FLAG - 🔴🔴 - NO SWIMMING IS ADVISED DUE TO LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS. RESCUE
SWIMMERS MAY POSSIBLY NOT ENTER THE WATER AT THEIR DISCRETION.

SURF HEIGHT: 🌊
Avon and Buxton….... Around 2-3 feet
Frisco and Hatteras... Around 2-3 feet

DAYTIME TIDE INFORMATION: 🏖
High Tide at 7:28 AM
Low Tide at 1:26 PM

SUNRISE/SUNSET: 🌅
First Light - 6:05 AM
Sunrise - 6:31 AM
Sunset - 7:36 PM
Last Light - 8:02 PM

MOON PHASES:
99% Visible - Waxing Gibbous 🌔
Set 5:50 AM
Rise 7:23 PM

WEATHER: Mostly Cloudy with temps around the mid 80s F. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential is Moderate. UV Index is Very High. South winds around 10-15 mph. Water temp around 82 F.

🏴 LOW RISK DOES NOT MEAN NO RISK – PLEASE STAY ALERT 🏴

IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT REMAIN CALM AND CONSERVE
YOUR ENERGY. DO NOT FIGHT A RIP CURRENT. SIGNAL FOR HELP.

♦ YOU SHOULD NOT SWIM ALONE AND SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE A FLOTATION DEVICE! ♦

Enjoy the beach and please be safe. 😎

Send a message to learn more