High Surf Advisory in Dare County, North Carolina
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
10/22/2026 4:03:00 AM (UTC)
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
10/22/2026 4:03:00 AM until 10/22/2026 4:15:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 2 feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 8 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves
expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and
low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and
homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow
flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore
break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom
causing neck and back injuries.