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Tropical Storm Warning issued September 01 at 6:23PM EDT expiring September 02 at 6:30PM EDT

September 1st, 2010

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…LARGE HURRICANE EARL CONTINUES TO MOVE TO THE NORTH…NORTHWEST… .AREAS AFFECTED… THIS LOCAL STATEMENT PROVIDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS FOR PEOPLE AND MARINE INTERESTS IN SELECT LOCATIONS AND COASTAL WATER LEGS OF SOUTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA…

See Full Post Here Tropical Storm Warning issued September 01 at 6:23PM EDT expiring September 02 at 6:30PM EDT

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Tropical Storm Watch issued September 01 at 8:11AM EDT expiring September 02 at 8:15AM EDT

September 1st, 2010

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…LARGE HURRICANE EARL MOVING NORTHWESTWARD EAST OF THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS… .AREAS AFFECTED… THIS STATEMENT PROVIDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS FOR PERSONS IN SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA AND THE ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS.

See Full Post Here Tropical Storm Watch issued September 01 at 8:11AM EDT expiring September 02 at 8:15AM EDT

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Tuesday Surf Report

September 22nd, 2009

 

Today's Rip Current Forecast

Moderate

Current Wave Size

Waist - Chest

Special Notices

N to S Drift - Flood Watch In Effect

Current CB Weather

  • Windy
  • Rainy
  • Stormy
  • Cool
  • Overcast

Wind Direction

East

Wind Speed

10 - 15 KNTS

Swell Direction

Southeast

Current Beach Status

  • Open
  • Stormwater Runoff Advisory

Reported By

Mick

Report At

2:15 PM

Notes

Wind keeping it semi glassy little wind swell coming in now

Today's Water Temperature

80 °F

[rating:3.5/5]

SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY (85-95 PERCENT). FREQUENT SHOWERS AND
                    THUNDERSTORMS.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 83.
BEACH WINDS.........EAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.........AROUND 4 FEET.
OTHER SURF CONDITIONS...THERE WILL BE A MODERATE N TO S LONGSHORE CURRENT.
WATER TEMPERATURE...UPPER 70S.
UV INDEX............HIGH (6 TO 7).
LIGHTNING RISK......FREQUENT LIGHTNING.
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE. WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS SUPPORT
                    STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS.
WATERSPOUT RISK.....MODERATE RISK OF WATERSPOUTS. 

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT MASONBORO INLET...

HIGH TIDE 5.1 FEET AT 10:50 AM TUESDAY
LOW TIDE 0.4 FEET AT 5:21 PM TUESDAY
HIGH TIDE 3.8 FEET AT 11:07 PM TUESDAY
LOW TIDE 0.4 FEET AT 5:09 AM WEDNESDAY

Mick Advisories, Code Yellow, Small Craft, Stormwater Run Off, Surf Report

Labor Day Surf Report

September 7th, 2009

 

Today's Rip Current Forecast

Moderate

Current Wave Size

Waist - Chest

Special Notices

CHOPPY WITH A STRONG NORTH TO SOUTH LONGSHORE CURRENT

Current CB Weather

  • Windy
  • Rainy
  • Cloudy
  • Cool

Wind Direction

Northeast

Wind Speed

15 - 20 KNTS

Swell Direction

Northeast

Current Beach Status

  • Open
  • Stormwater Runoff Advisory

Reported By

Mick

Report At

9:45 AM

Notes

Cold rainy day with poor - conditions in the water blownout choppy surf

Today's Water Temperature

80 °F

[rating:1/5]

SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (80-90 PERCENT). NUMEROUS SHOWERS
                    WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 77.
BEACH WINDS.........NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH...BECOMING EAST
                    IN THE AFTERNOON.
SURF HEIGHT.........AROUND 4 FEET.
OTHER SURF CONDITIONS...IT WILL BE CHOPPY WITH A STRONG NORTH TO SOUTH
                    LONGSHORE CURRENT.
WATER TEMPERATURE...UPPER 70S.
UV INDEX............VERY HIGH (8 TO 10).
LIGHTNING RISK......VERY INFREQUENT LIGHTNING.
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE. WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS SUPPORT
                    STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS.
WATERSPOUT RISK.....LOW RISK OF WATERSPOUTS.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT MASONBORO INLET...

HIGH TIDE 4.6 FEET AT 9:54 AM MONDAY
LOW TIDE 0.4 FEET AT 4:13 PM MONDAY
HIGH TIDE 4.1 FEET AT 10:07 PM MONDAY
LOW TIDE 0.2 FEET AT 4:16 AM TUESDAY

Mick Advisories, Code Yellow, Small Craft, Stormwater Run Off, Surf Report

Thursday Surf Report

September 3rd, 2009

 

Today's Rip Current Forecast

Low

Current Wave Size

Knee - Waist

Special Notices

S TO N LONGSHORE CURRENT

Current CB Weather

  • Windy
  • Cloudy
  • Overcast

Wind Direction

North

Wind Speed

10 - 15 KNTS

Swell Direction

Northeast

Current Beach Status

Open

Reported By

Mick

Report At

5 PM

Notes

Choppy and blown out

Today's Water Temperature

81 °F

[rating:1.5/5]

SKY/WEATHER………MOSTLY CLOUDY (80-90 PERCENT). A SLIGHT CHANCE
OF RAIN.
MAX TEMPERATURE…..AROUND 77.
BEACH WINDS………NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT………AROUND 3 FEET.
OTHER SURF CONDITIONS…NONE.
WATER TEMPERATURE…UPPER 70S.
UV INDEX…………HIGH (6 TO 7).
LIGHTNING RISK……NO LIGHTNING.
RIP CURRENT RISK….LOW…HOWEVER…RIP CURRENTS ARE STILL
POSSIBLE…ESPECIALLY AROUND LOW TIDE…AND
NEAR JETTIES AND PIERS.
WATERSPOUT RISK…..LOW RISK OF WATERSPOUTS.

TIDE INFORMATION…

AT MASONBORO INLET…

LOW TIDE 0.6 FEET AT 1:40 AM THURSDAY
HIGH TIDE 3.8 FEET AT 7:30 AM THURSDAY
LOW TIDE 0.4 FEET AT 1:36 PM THURSDAY
HIGH TIDE 4.4 FEET AT 7:51 PM THURSDAY

Mick Advisories, Code Green, Small Craft, Surf Report

Saturday Surf Report

August 29th, 2009

 

Today's Rip Current Forecast

High

Current Wave Size

Waist - Chest

Special Notices

High Rips

Current CB Weather

  • Sunny
  • Hot

Wind Direction

West

Wind Speed

5 - 10 KNTS

Swell Direction

Southeast

Current Beach Status

  • High Rip Current Advisory
  • Open

Reported By

Mick

Report At

8 AM

Notes

Glassy Chest to Head Surf Coming In Looking Good!

Today's Water Temperature

81 °F

[rating:4/5]

SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (65-75 PERCENT) UNTIL 12
                    PM...THEN MOSTLY SUNNY (40-50 PERCENT). A
                    SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 85.
BEACH WINDS.........WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.........6 TO 8 FEET DECREASING TO AROUND 4 FEET
                    DURING THE AFTERNOON.
OTHER SURF CONDITIONS...NONE.
WATER TEMPERATURE...LOW 80S.
UV INDEX............VERY HIGH (8 TO 10).
LIGHTNING RISK......VERY INFREQUENT LIGHTNING.
RIP CURRENT RISK....HIGH. WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS SUPPORT STRONG
                    OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS AT THE BEACHES. PEOPLE
                    VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD STAY OUT OF THE
                    WATER.
WATERSPOUT RISK.....LOW RISK OF WATERSPOUTS.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT MASONBORO INLET...

HIGH TIDE 2.9 FEET AT 3:31 AM SATURDAY
LOW TIDE 0.9 FEET AT 9:31 AM SATURDAY
HIGH TIDE 4.1 FEET AT 4:18 PM SATURDAY
LOW TIDE 1.1 FEET AT 10:59 PM SATURDAY

Mick Advisories, Code Red, No Swimming, Small Craft, Surf Report

Saturday Surf Report

August 22nd, 2009

 

Today's Rip Current Forecast

High

Current Wave Size

Head - Overhead +

Special Notices

BEACH IS CLOSED TO SWIMMERS AND INEXPERIENCED SURFERS - HIGH SURF ADVISORY - HIGH RIPS - KNOW YOUR LIMITS

Current CB Weather

  • Sunny
  • Clear
  • Warm

Wind Direction

Southwest

Wind Speed

10 - 15 KNTS

Swell Direction

Southeast

Current Beach Status

  • Closed To Swimmers
  • High Rip Current Advisory
  • High Surf Advisory

Reported By

Mick

Report At

6 AM

Notes

Pumping Overhead Surf Rolling In SW Winds On It Now Still 7 - 9 Foot Sets Coming In!

Today's Water Temperature

81 °F

[rating:4.5/5]

SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY (55-65 PERCENT). NUMEROUS SHOWERS
                    AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 85.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.........7 TO 9.
OTHER SURF CONDITIONS...NONE.
WATER TEMPERATURE...AROUND 80.
UV INDEX............VERY HIGH (8 TO 10).
LIGHTNING RISK......INFREQUENT LIGHTNING.
RIP CURRENT RISK....HIGH. WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS SUPPORT STRONG
                    OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS AT THE BEACHES. PEOPLE
                    VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD STAY OUT OF THE
                    WATER.
WATERSPOUT RISK.....MODERATE RISK OF WATERSPOUTS. 

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT MASONBORO INLET...

HIGH TIDE 4.8 FEET AT 9:40 AM SATURDAY
LOW TIDE -0.4 FEET AT 3:56 PM SATURDAY
HIGH TIDE 4.8 FEET AT 10:02 PM SATURDAY
LOW TIDE -0.4 FEET AT 4:18 AM SUNDAY

Mick Advisories, Code Red, High Surf, Small Craft, Surf Report

Friday Surf Report

August 21st, 2009

 

Today's Rip Current Forecast

High

Current Wave Size

Chest - Head

Special Notices

High Surf Advis. High Rip Current Advis.

Current CB Weather

  • Hot
  • Sunny
  • Windy

Wind Direction

South

Wind Speed

5 - 10 KNTS

Swell Direction

Southeast

Current Beach Status

  • Closed To Swimmers
  • High Rip Current
  • High Surf Advisory

Reported By

Mick

Report At

5 PM

Notes

Tides starting to fall and the swell starting to build slowly light s wind

Today's Water Temperature

80 °F

[rating:3.5/5]

SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (45-55 PERCENT). A CHANCE OF
                    SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 85.
BEACH WINDS.........SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH...INCREASING TO
                    AROUND 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
SURF HEIGHT.........AROUND 3 FEET...BUILDING TO AROUND 4 FEET.
OTHER SURF CONDITIONS...NONE.
WATER TEMPERATURE...LOWER 80S.
UV INDEX............VERY HIGH (8 TO 10).
LIGHTNING RISK......INFREQUENT LIGHTNING.
RIP CURRENT RISK....HIGH. WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS SUPPORT STRONG
                    OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS AT THE BEACHES. PEOPLE
                    VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD STAY OUT OF THE
                    WATER.
WATERSPOUT RISK.....LOW RISK OF WATERSPOUTS. 

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT LOCKWOODS FOLLY...

LOW TIDE -0.5 FEET AT 2:55 AM FRIDAY
HIGH TIDE 5.2 FEET AT 8:47 AM FRIDAY
LOW TIDE -0.7 FEET AT 3:10 PM FRIDAY
HIGH TIDE 5.5 FEET AT 9:04 PM FRIDAY

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Friday Surf Report

May 22nd, 2009

 

Today's Rip Current Forecast

Moderate

Current Wave Size

Waist - Chest

Special Notices

Lots of people in the water this weekend!

Current CB Weather

  • Hot
  • Clear
  • Sunny

Wind Direction

East

Wind Speed

10 KNTS KNTS

Swell Direction

Northeast

Current Beach Status

Open

Reported By

Mick - Flyin Hawaiian

Report At

6 AM

Notes

East wind on it not to bad looking other then that about 3 ft or so

Today's Water Temperature

68 °F

[rating:2.5/5]

SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (25-35 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 75.
BEACH WINDS.........EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.........AROUND 3 FEET.
OTHER SURF CONDITIONS...NONE.
WATER TEMPERATURE...AROUND 70.
UV INDEX............VERY HIGH (8 TO 10).
RIP CURRENT RISK....MODERATE. WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS SUPPORT
                    STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS.
WATERSPOUT RISK.....LOW RISK OF WATERSPOUTS.

Mick Advisories, Code Yellow, Small Craft, Surf Report

Wednesday Surf Report

May 20th, 2009

 

Today's Rip Current Forecast

High

Current Wave Size

Head - Overhead

Special Notices

Strong Currents

Current CB Weather

  • Windy
  • Cloudy
  • Cool
  • Overcast

Wind Direction

Northeast

Wind Speed

15 20 KNTS KNTS

Swell Direction

Northeast

Current Beach Status

Advisory

Reported By

Mick - Flyin Hawaiian

Report At

6 AM

Notes

Supper chopppy and strong

Today's Water Temperature

69 °F

[rating:1.5/5]

SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (70-80 PERCENT). ISOLATED
                    SPRINKLES.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 72.
BEACH WINDS.........NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH, BECOMING
                    EAST THIS AFTERNOON.
SURF HEIGHT.........4 TO 6 FEET.
OTHER SURF CONDITIONS...NONE.
WATER TEMPERATURE...MID TO UPPER 60S.
UV INDEX............MODERATE (3 TO 5).
RIP CURRENT RISK....HIGH. WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS SUPPORT STRONG
                    OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS AT THE BEACHES. PEOPLE
                    VISITING THE BEACHES SHOULD STAY OUT OF THE
                    WATER.
WATERSPOUT RISK.....NO WATERSPOUTS.

Mick Advisories, Code Red, Small Craft, Surf Report