High Tide: 12:17 PM Low Tide: 6:59 PM
Water Temp: 79, gorgeous water
Winds: NNW @ 5-10 knts
Surf Conditions: 3-5 ft waves
Advisories:
BEACHES REMAIN OPEN TODAY!!!
Due to the pending storm Ocean Rescue staff have begun to remove our lifeguard stands from the beach. We will continue to patrol as the weather allows.
CALL 911 IN AN EMERGENCY!!!
We will have strong rip currents all day long as well as a significant risk of shore break and sandbar injuries. Please swim near shore and keep a very close eye on your children!
Hurricane Earl is a strong storm which will impact our coast, please check the following links with valuable information.
For local information: http://www.co.currituck.nc.us/
For hurricane information: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo_atl.shtml
Check back everyday for the latest news on the storms and the status of our beaches.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Beach Conditions
High Tide: 11:30 AM Low Tide: 6:01 PM
Water Temp: 78
Winds: NNW @ 5-10 knts
Surf Conditions: 6-8 ft waves, well overhead
Advisories:
Red flags are coming down!!
We will have strong rip currents all day long as well as a significant risk of shore break and sandbar injuries. Please swim near shore and keep a very close eye on your children!
Our large surf is due to several storms headed our way:
Hurricane Danielle has already left but is giving us our swell
Hurricane Earl is on it's way with possible chance of landfall
A third storm which has a 90% chance of becoming a named storm.
Here's a link to NOAA's site about these storms.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo_atl.shtml
Check back everyday for the latest news on the storms and the status of our beaches.
Water Temp: 78
Winds: NNW @ 5-10 knts
Surf Conditions: 6-8 ft waves, well overhead
Advisories:
Red flags are coming down!!
We will have strong rip currents all day long as well as a significant risk of shore break and sandbar injuries. Please swim near shore and keep a very close eye on your children!
Our large surf is due to several storms headed our way:
Hurricane Danielle has already left but is giving us our swell
Hurricane Earl is on it's way with possible chance of landfall
A third storm which has a 90% chance of becoming a named storm.
Here's a link to NOAA's site about these storms.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo_atl.shtml
Check back everyday for the latest news on the storms and the status of our beaches.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Beach Conditions
High Tide: 10:55 AM Low Tide: 4:30 PM
Water Temp: 74
Winds: ENE @ 5-10 knts
Surf Conditions: 6-8 ft waves, well overhead
Advisories:
BEACHES ARE RED FLAGGED!!! NO SWIMMING!!!
We will have strong rip currents all day long as well as a significant risk of shore break and sandbar injuries. Due to this we have put up our flags for the day.
Our large surf is due to several storms headed our way: Hurricane Danielle, Hurricane Earl, and a third storm which has a 80% chance of becoming a named storm. Here's a link to NOAA's site about these storms.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo_atl.shtml
Check back everyday for the latest news on the storms and the status of our beaches.
Water Temp: 74
Winds: ENE @ 5-10 knts
Surf Conditions: 6-8 ft waves, well overhead
Advisories:
BEACHES ARE RED FLAGGED!!! NO SWIMMING!!!
We will have strong rip currents all day long as well as a significant risk of shore break and sandbar injuries. Due to this we have put up our flags for the day.
Our large surf is due to several storms headed our way: Hurricane Danielle, Hurricane Earl, and a third storm which has a 80% chance of becoming a named storm. Here's a link to NOAA's site about these storms.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo_atl.shtml
Check back everyday for the latest news on the storms and the status of our beaches.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Beach Conditions
High Tide: 10:17 PM Low Tide: 3:55 PM
Water Temp: 74
Winds: E @ 5-10 knts
Surf Conditions: 6-8 ft waves
Advisories:
Beaches will remain open today!
Be aware that strong chance of rip currents remains in effect all day, it is advised that you swim near a lifeguard and ask them where the best place to swim is!
We also have several storms headed our way: Hurricane Danielle, Tropical Storm Earl, and a third storm which has a 70% chance of becoming a named storm. Here's a link to NOAA's site about these storms.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo_atl.shtml
Beaches will most likely be red flagged tomorrow well into next week. We apologize for any inconvenience however we are unable to control the weather. This is our high season for storms so sit back and enjoy the show from Mother Nature.
Water Temp: 74
Winds: E @ 5-10 knts
Surf Conditions: 6-8 ft waves
Advisories:
Beaches will remain open today!
Be aware that strong chance of rip currents remains in effect all day, it is advised that you swim near a lifeguard and ask them where the best place to swim is!
We also have several storms headed our way: Hurricane Danielle, Tropical Storm Earl, and a third storm which has a 70% chance of becoming a named storm. Here's a link to NOAA's site about these storms.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo_atl.shtml
Beaches will most likely be red flagged tomorrow well into next week. We apologize for any inconvenience however we are unable to control the weather. This is our high season for storms so sit back and enjoy the show from Mother Nature.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Beach Conditions
High Tide: 9:42 PM Low Tide: 3:23 PM
Water Temp: 73
Winds: ENE @ 10-20 knts
Surf Conditions: 2-4 ft waves
Advisories:
Beaches will remain open today!
Be aware that strong chance of rip currents remains in effect all day, it is advised that you swim near a lifeguard and ask them where the best place to swim is!
We also have several storms headed our way: Hurricane Danielle, Tropical Storm Earl, and a third storm which has a 70% chance of becoming a named storm. Here's a link to NOAA's site about these storms.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo_atl.shtml
Swim with caution today and know that a red flagged beach tomorrow is very likely.
Water Temp: 73
Winds: ENE @ 10-20 knts
Surf Conditions: 2-4 ft waves
Advisories:
Beaches will remain open today!
Be aware that strong chance of rip currents remains in effect all day, it is advised that you swim near a lifeguard and ask them where the best place to swim is!
We also have several storms headed our way: Hurricane Danielle, Tropical Storm Earl, and a third storm which has a 70% chance of becoming a named storm. Here's a link to NOAA's site about these storms.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo_atl.shtml
Swim with caution today and know that a red flagged beach tomorrow is very likely.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Beach Conditions
High Tide: 8:01 PM Low Tide: 2:01 PM
Water Temp: 73
Winds: ENE @ 10-20 knts
Surf Conditions: 3-4 ft waves
Advisories:
RED FLAGS ARE UP BEACHES ARE CLOSED!!!
All Currituck County beaches are closed to swimming today. Ocean conditions are rough and unpredictable and the risk of getting caught in a rip current is high.
Please help the lifeguards by listening to the rules and find something else to keep you and your family busy!
Beaches will remain closed through today and we will reassess tomorrow morning!!
You may enter the Atlantic Ocean at your own risk if you are a competent surfer riding a fiberglass board 5ft or longer with a leash.
Please be careful today!
Water Temp: 73
Winds: ENE @ 10-20 knts
Surf Conditions: 3-4 ft waves
Advisories:
RED FLAGS ARE UP BEACHES ARE CLOSED!!!
All Currituck County beaches are closed to swimming today. Ocean conditions are rough and unpredictable and the risk of getting caught in a rip current is high.
Please help the lifeguards by listening to the rules and find something else to keep you and your family busy!
Beaches will remain closed through today and we will reassess tomorrow morning!!
You may enter the Atlantic Ocean at your own risk if you are a competent surfer riding a fiberglass board 5ft or longer with a leash.
Please be careful today!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Beach Conditions
High Tide: 7:38 PM Low Tide: 1:22 AM
Water Temp: 68
Winds: NNW @ 5-10 knts
Surf Conditions: 1-2 ft waves
Advisories: Seems like it'll be a great beach day today. The water feels great and we have a mild rip current risk for the day
Keep your eyes on the weather channel this week as we have Tropical Storm Danielle forecast to start sending waves our direction near the end of the week!
Please pack your trash!!
Water Temp: 68
Winds: NNW @ 5-10 knts
Surf Conditions: 1-2 ft waves
Advisories: Seems like it'll be a great beach day today. The water feels great and we have a mild rip current risk for the day
Keep your eyes on the weather channel this week as we have Tropical Storm Danielle forecast to start sending waves our direction near the end of the week!
Please pack your trash!!
Friday, August 20, 2010
Beach Conditions
High Tide: 5:32 PM Low Tide: 10:55 AM
Water Temp: 73
Winds: NE @ 5-10 knts
Surf Conditions: 1-2 ft waves
Advisories: Hot and humid today, drink plenty of water!
We do have another round of jellyfish today, most will not sting but if they do rinse with vinegar and hot water. Most reactions are mild and will fade after 15-20 minutes. More severe reactions should be brought to our attention immediately.
Be sure to thank your lifeguard for their hardwork. Most of them will be leaving this week as school starts up.
Please pack your trash!!
Water Temp: 73
Winds: NE @ 5-10 knts
Surf Conditions: 1-2 ft waves
Advisories: Hot and humid today, drink plenty of water!
We do have another round of jellyfish today, most will not sting but if they do rinse with vinegar and hot water. Most reactions are mild and will fade after 15-20 minutes. More severe reactions should be brought to our attention immediately.
Be sure to thank your lifeguard for their hardwork. Most of them will be leaving this week as school starts up.
Please pack your trash!!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Beach Conditions
High Tide: 2:52 PM Low Tide: 8:55 AM
Water Temp: 65
Winds: WSW @ 5-12 knts
Surf Conditions: 2-3 ft waves
Advisories: Another hot and humid day on our hands. Drink plenty of water and keep those umbrellas up! Reapply sunscreen every couple of hours or more often if you are in the water.
Cooler water on hand today due to offshore winds.
Be sure to thank your lifeguard for their hardwork. Most of them will be leaving this week as school starts up.
Please pack your trash!!
Water Temp: 65
Winds: WSW @ 5-12 knts
Surf Conditions: 2-3 ft waves
Advisories: Another hot and humid day on our hands. Drink plenty of water and keep those umbrellas up! Reapply sunscreen every couple of hours or more often if you are in the water.
Cooler water on hand today due to offshore winds.
Be sure to thank your lifeguard for their hardwork. Most of them will be leaving this week as school starts up.
Please pack your trash!!
Monday, August 16, 2010
Beach Conditions
High Tide: 1:28 PM Low Tide: 6:57 PM
Water Temp: 73
Winds: SSW @ 5-10 mph
Surf Conditions: 3-5 ft; strong
Advisories: Beaches are open today, however, there is a strong chance that the red flags may be put up. We will be assesing throughout the day and will update the blog if our status changes.
Rip current risk remains strong and there is a high surf advisory.
It is recommended to only swim in waist deep or shallower water and to keep younger children near you at all times.
Please pack your trash!!
Water Temp: 73
Winds: SSW @ 5-10 mph
Surf Conditions: 3-5 ft; strong
Advisories: Beaches are open today, however, there is a strong chance that the red flags may be put up. We will be assesing throughout the day and will update the blog if our status changes.
Rip current risk remains strong and there is a high surf advisory.
It is recommended to only swim in waist deep or shallower water and to keep younger children near you at all times.
Please pack your trash!!
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Beach Conditions
High Tide: 12:28 AM Low Tide: 6:18 PM
Water Temp: 73
Winds: ENE @ 5-10 mph
Surf Conditions: 3-5 ft; onshore chop
Advisories: Beaches remain open today, however, there is a strong chance that the red flags may be put up. We will be assesing throughout the day and will update the blog if our status changes.
Rip current risk remains strong and there is a high surf advisory.
We recommend only entering the water to your waist and keep younger children out of the water. It is very easy to be overcome by the strong water.
Please pack your trash!!
Water Temp: 73
Winds: ENE @ 5-10 mph
Surf Conditions: 3-5 ft; onshore chop
Advisories: Beaches remain open today, however, there is a strong chance that the red flags may be put up. We will be assesing throughout the day and will update the blog if our status changes.
Rip current risk remains strong and there is a high surf advisory.
We recommend only entering the water to your waist and keep younger children out of the water. It is very easy to be overcome by the strong water.
Please pack your trash!!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Beach Conditions
High Tide: 11:32 AM Low Tide: 5:56 PM
Water Temp: 73
Winds: ENE @ 5-10 mph
Surf Conditions: 3-5 ft; onshore chop
Advisories: Beaches remain open today, however, there is a strong chance that the red flags may be put up. We will be assesing throughout the day and will update the blog if our status changes.
Rip current risk remains strong and there is a high surf advisory.
We recommend only entering the water to your waist and keep younger children out of the water. It is very easy to be overcome by the strong water.
Please pack your trash!!
Water Temp: 73
Winds: ENE @ 5-10 mph
Surf Conditions: 3-5 ft; onshore chop
Advisories: Beaches remain open today, however, there is a strong chance that the red flags may be put up. We will be assesing throughout the day and will update the blog if our status changes.
Rip current risk remains strong and there is a high surf advisory.
We recommend only entering the water to your waist and keep younger children out of the water. It is very easy to be overcome by the strong water.
Please pack your trash!!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Beach Conditions
High Tide: 8:03 AM Low Tide: 1:56 PM
Water Temp: 72 nice and warm
Winds: SSW @ 5-10 mph
Surf Conditions: 1-2 ft; knee high peeler
Advisories: A great beach day for you. The surf has calmed down a bit but that doesn't mean there won't be rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard and thank them for keeping an eye on your beach!
Rip current risk is high today.
Please pack your trash!!
Water Temp: 72 nice and warm
Winds: SSW @ 5-10 mph
Surf Conditions: 1-2 ft; knee high peeler
Advisories: A great beach day for you. The surf has calmed down a bit but that doesn't mean there won't be rip currents. Swim near a lifeguard and thank them for keeping an eye on your beach!
Rip current risk is high today.
Please pack your trash!!
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Beach Conditions
High Tide: 6:40 PM Low Tide: 12:12 PM
Water Temp: 72 nice and warm
Winds: NNE @ 5-10 mph
Surf Conditions: 1-2 ft
Advisories: Higher surf today will make rip currents stronger so swim at your confidence level.
Jellyfish have also been a problem. To help any stings spray the area with vinegar and rinse with HOT water.
Rip current risk is high today.
Please pack your trash!!
Water Temp: 72 nice and warm
Winds: NNE @ 5-10 mph
Surf Conditions: 1-2 ft
Advisories: Higher surf today will make rip currents stronger so swim at your confidence level.
Jellyfish have also been a problem. To help any stings spray the area with vinegar and rinse with HOT water.
Rip current risk is high today.
Please pack your trash!!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Beach Conditions
High Tide: 2:47 PM Low Tide: 8:12 AM
Water Temp: 60 F yes it's icy...
Winds: SSW @ 5-10 mph
Surf Conditions: 1-2 ft
Advisories: Cold water is back due to our offshore winds. It looks like they may be with us for a few days so be prepared with some other activities. There is also a chance of afternoon thunderstorms again today, if you see lightning or hear thunder you do run the risk of being struck yourself, take cover!!
Rip current risk is moderate today.
Swim near a lifeguard!
Water Temp: 60 F yes it's icy...
Winds: SSW @ 5-10 mph
Surf Conditions: 1-2 ft
Advisories: Cold water is back due to our offshore winds. It looks like they may be with us for a few days so be prepared with some other activities. There is also a chance of afternoon thunderstorms again today, if you see lightning or hear thunder you do run the risk of being struck yourself, take cover!!
Rip current risk is moderate today.
Swim near a lifeguard!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Beach Conditions
High Tide: 2:47 PM Low Tide: 8:12 AM
Water Temp: 70 F
Winds: SSW @ 5-10 mph
Surf Conditions: 2-3 ft fun little wave
Advisories: Looks like a decent beach day! Nice water with a little bit of a wave out there for all you surfers. Drink plenty of water and try to limit the number of rays you get!
Rip current risk is moderate today.
Swim near a lifeguard!
IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 911!!
Water Temp: 70 F
Winds: SSW @ 5-10 mph
Surf Conditions: 2-3 ft fun little wave
Advisories: Looks like a decent beach day! Nice water with a little bit of a wave out there for all you surfers. Drink plenty of water and try to limit the number of rays you get!
Rip current risk is moderate today.
Swim near a lifeguard!
IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 911!!
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Beach Conditons
High Tide: 12:06 PM Low Tide: 6:33 PM
Water Temp: 72 F
Winds: ESE @ 5-15 mph
Surf Conditions: 2-3 ft onshore chop
Advisories: Nice water temperatures today. Lots of random wind chop waves with no real organization.
Rip current risk is moderate today.
Swim near a lifeguard!
IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 911!!
Water Temp: 72 F
Winds: ESE @ 5-15 mph
Surf Conditions: 2-3 ft onshore chop
Advisories: Nice water temperatures today. Lots of random wind chop waves with no real organization.
Rip current risk is moderate today.
Swim near a lifeguard!
IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 911!!
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