Hatteras Island Rescue Squad

09/06/2026

Quiet

09/06/2026

The Ocean Report for the beaches of Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Villages for Sunday, September 6th. Current as of 0255 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 Read A Book Day! Books are something to be celebrated and enjoyed. After all, a good book whisks us away to a distant land, challenge our most tightly held beliefs, or even just give us something to think about. This is a great holiday! 📚😉

⚠️ 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 2-3 feet
Frisco and Hatteras... Around 2 feet

DAYTIME TIDE INFORMATION: 🏖
Low Tide at 9:12 AM
High Tide at 4:03 PM

SUNRISE/SUNSET: 🌅
First Light - 6:13 AM
Sunrise - 6:38 AM
Sunset - 7:22 PM
Last Light - 7:48 PM

MOON PHASES:
26% Visible - Waning Crescent 🌘
Rise 1:15 AM
Set 4:37 PM

WEATHER: Mostly Sunny with temps around the lower 80s F. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential is Low. UV Index is Very High. Northeast winds around 10-15 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. 😎

09/05/2026

Watching Quietly

09/05/2026

The Ocean Report for the beaches of Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Villages for Saturday, September 5th. Current as of 0248 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 Cheese Pizza Day! We could/should celebrate this every day!! 🍕😋😁

⚠️ 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...**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 1-2 feet
Frisco and Hatteras... Around 2-3 feet

DAYTIME TIDE INFORMATION: 🏖
Low Tide at 8:00 AM
High Tide at 2:53 PM

SUNRISE/SUNSET: 🌅
First Light - 6:12 AM
Sunrise - 6:38 AM
Sunset - 7:24 PM
Last Light - 7:49 PM

MOON PHASES:
37% Visible - Waning Crescent 🌘
Rise 12:08 AM
Set 3:43 PM

WEATHER: Mostly Sunny with temps around the mid 80s F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential is Moderate. UV Index is Very High. West 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

09/04/2026

Quietly Watching

09/04/2026

The Ocean Report for the beaches of Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Villages for Friday, September 4th. Current as of 0258 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 Food Bank Day! This holiday is used to raise public awareness of the problem of hunger in the United States and to encourage people to donate to their local food bank. Please support the Cape Hatteras Food Pantry in Buxton, it services all island villages. 😃

⚠️ 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...**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 feet
Frisco and Hatteras... Around 2-3 feet

DAYTIME TIDE INFORMATION: 🏖
Low Tide at 6:54
High Tide at 1:43 PM

SUNRISE/SUNSET: 🌅
First Light - 6:11 AM
Sunrise - 6:37 AM
Sunset - 7:25 PM
Last Light - 7:51 PM

MOON PHASES:
50% Visible - Last Quarter 🌗
Set 2:40 PM
No Rise

WEATHER: Sunny with temps around the upper 80s F. UV Index is Very High. Southwest winds around 15-20 mph. Water temp around 84 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

09/03/2026

Quietly Watching.

09/03/2026

The Ocean Report for the beaches of Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Villages for Thursday, September 3rd. Current as of 0233 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 Welsh Rarebit Day! This is a British dish that consists of some type of toasted bread topped with a special cheddar cheese sauce. The sauce usually contains either ale or beer, mustard, paprika, cayenne, and Worcestershire sauce.....sorry, no rabbit. 🙄

⚠️ 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 12:38 PM

SUNRISE/SUNSET: 🌅
First Light - 6:10 AM
Sunrise - 6:36 AM
Sunset - 7:26 PM
Last Light - 7:52 PM

MOON PHASES:
60% Visible - Waning Gibbous 🌖
Set 1:31 PM
Rise 11:11 PM

WEATHER: Sunny with temps around the upper 80s F. UV Index is Very High. Southwest 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. 😎

09/02/2026

Watching, sorta.

09/02/2026

The Ocean Report for the beaches of Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Villages for Wednesday, September 2nd. Current as of 0221 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 Blueberry Popsicle Day! The most popular popsicle flavor is cherry, but we'll celebrate blueberries anyway. People have been eating blueberries for over 13,000 years, so why not enjoy a blueberry popsicle? 🫐

⚠️ 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 11:41 AM

SUNRISE/SUNSET: 🌅
First Light - 6:10 AM
Sunrise - 6:35 AM
Sunset - 7:28 PM
Last Light - 7:54 PM

MOON PHASES:
70% Visible - Waning Gibbous 🌖
Set 12:20 AM
Rise 10:23 PM

WEATHER: Sunny with temps around the upper 80s F. UV Index is Very High. Southwest 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