Hatteras Island Rescue Squad

10/28/2026

We will be offering a public CPR class on Monday, November 9th at our station in Buxton located at 48103 NC 12 Hwy. This one night, 3 hour class will cover adult, child and infant CPR and use of an AED. The class is open to property owners and residents over 12 years old of Hatteras Island. Minors must be accompanied by a parent.
The cost of the class is $12 per student and covers the cost of your American Heart Association certification card and a pocket mask which will be yours to keep at the end of the class.
Attendance and completion of the class is $5 if you do not need an AHA certification card.
Payment must be in cash in exact change on the night of the class.
Due to the overwhelming response to many of our classes, pre-registration is required. Call our Station at 252-995-5490 and leave your name, a contact telephone number and how many students wish to attend. If you prefer, you may message us with the information. You will be contacted to advise you if space is available for you to attend.
Walk-ins are welcome on a space available basis in the event of vacancies or cancellations.

If you would like to inquire about a CPR class for your organization or group, please feel free to contact us. We provide this service to the community at minimal or no charge so that you can help save a life in the event of a cardiac arrest or other life threatening emergency.

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10/18/2026

The Ocean Report for the beaches of Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Villages for Sunday, October 18th. Current as of 0440 hrs EDT.

⭕ We no longer have roving Beach Patrols. All responses dispatched by the Dare County 911 Center will be originate from Station 35 located in Buxton. ⭕

Welcome to THE LAST POST OF THE 2026 SEASON. We'll see you again in May 2027. Stay safe.

‼️ DARE COUNTY HAS DECLARED A STATE OF EMERGENCY AND ORDERED A MANDATORY EVACUATION FOR ALL HATTERAS ISLAND VISITORS ‼️

‼️ HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2PM SATURDAY THROUGH 8AM TUESDAY ‼️

⚠️ 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…*EXTREME*🔴🔴
Cape Point to Frisco and Hatteras Village...**EXTREME**🔴🔴

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 10-13 feet
Frisco and Hatteras... Around 7-10 feet

DAYTIME TIDE INFORMATION: 🏖
Low Tide at 6:58 AM
High Tide at 1:45 PM

SUNRISE/SUNSET: 🌅
First Light - 6:45 AM
Sunrise - 7:11 AM
Sunset - 6:23 PM
Last Light - 6:49 PM

MOON PHASES:
50% Visible - First Quarter 🌓
Rise 2:19 PM
No Set

WEATHER: Cloudy with temps around the upper 60s F. A chance of Showers. UV Index is Low. Northeast winds around 35 mph. Water temp around....who cares, you shouldn't be in the water.

🏴 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! ♦

Please be safe and prepare for the storm. 😎

10/17/2026

The Ocean Report for the beaches of Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Villages for Saturday, October 17th. Current as of 0440 hrs EDT.

⭕ We no longer have roving Beach Patrols. All responses dispatched by the Dare County 911 Center will be originate from Station 35 located in Buxton. ⭕

Welcome to National Pasta Day! So many types to pick from and they're all delicious. Americans eat about 20 pounds of pasta per person each year and I certainly do my part. One of our best comfort foods without question!! 🍝😍

‼️ DARE COUNTY HAS DECLARED A STATE OF EMERGENCY AND ORDERED A MANDATORY EVACUATION FOR ALL VISITORS ‼️

‼️ HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2PM SATURDAY THROUGH 8AM TUESDAY ‼️

⚠️ 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…*HIGH*🔴
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 2-4 feet and building to 9-11 feet
Frisco and Hatteras... Around 2-4 feet

DAYTIME TIDE INFORMATION: 🏖
High Tide at 12:46 PM

SUNRISE/SUNSET: 🌅
First Light - 6:45 AM
Sunrise - 7:10 AM
Sunset - 6:25 PM
Last Light - 6:50 PM

MOON PHASES:
39% Visible - Waxing Crescent 🌒
Rise 1:41 PM
Set 11:22 PM

WEATHER: Cloudy with temps around the upper 60s F. Showers. UV Index is Low. North winds around 20 mph, increasing to 35 mph in the afternoon. Water temp around....who cares, you shouldn't be in the water.

🏴 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! ♦

Please be safe and prepare for the storm. 😎

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10/17/2026

10/17/2026

10/17/26 @ 730AM –Conditions quickly deteriorate today behind a cold front that pushes offshore this morning. Expect a long duration of hazardous marine/coastal impacts and gusty winds across ENC as a Nor’easter develops off the coast. Wind advisories will be in effect across Carteret, Dare, and Hyde Counties starting this afternoon.

10/16/2026

Heed the warning!

10/16/2026

Dare County encourages preparedness for residents, visitors and businesses ahead of potential coastal storm impacts https://islandfreepress.org/outer-banks-news/dare-county-encourages-preparedness-for-residents-visitors-and-businesses-ahead-of-potential-coastal-storm-impacts/

10/16/2026

Stay alert and monitor local forecasts for potential rapidly changing weather conditions over the next 72 hours!

10/16/2026

The Ocean Report for the beaches of Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Villages for Friday, October 16th. Current as of 0412 hrs EDT.

⭕ We no longer have roving Beach Patrols. All responses dispatched by the Dare County 911 Center will be originate from Station 35 located in Buxton. ⭕

Welcome to National Dictionary Day! Today celebrates the birthday of the father of the American dictionary, Noah Webster. Some of the earliest dictionaries were created in Latin, French, and Spanish. In 1806 Webster created what many people consider to be the first American dictionary called "A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language". To ensure he properly evaluated the etymology of words in his dictionary he studied 26 different languages. 📖🤯

‼️ STAY ALERT TO POTENTIAL DETERIORATING CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT THIS WEEKEND INTO NEXT WEEK INCLUDING POSSIBLE HIGH SURF WARNINGS ‼️

⚠️ 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 1-3 feet

DAYTIME TIDE INFORMATION: 🏖
High Tide at 11:51 AM

SUNRISE/SUNSET: 🌅
First Light - 6:44 AM
Sunrise - 7:09 AM
Sunset - 6:26 PM
Last Light - 6:51 PM

MOON PHASES:
30% Visible - Waxing Crescent 🌒
Rise 12:56 AM
Set 10:24 PM

WEATHER: Mostly Sunny with temps around the upper 70s F. UV Index is High. Southwest winds around 10 mph, increasing to 20 mph in the afternoon. Water temp around 75 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! ♦

Please be safe and enjoy the beach. 😎

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