Hatteras Island Rescue Squad

06/05/2026

Comfortably Quiet!

06/05/2026

The Ocean Report for the beaches of Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Villages for Friday, June 5th. Current as of 0354 hrs.

Welcome to National Donut Day! This holiday began during World War 1 when the Salvation Army dispatched over 250 women to France's front lines to deliver food to the soldiers. When they arrived, they noticed that it was easy for them to fry up donuts in army helmets, and that the shape of the helmet allowed up to seven donuts at a time to be fried....true story. 🍩😋

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

DAYTIME TIDE INFORMATION: 🏖
High Tide at 11:28 AM
Low Tide at 5:12 PM

SUNRISE/SUNSET: 🌅
First Light - 5:18 AM
Sunrise - 5:47 AM
Sunset - 8:14 PM
Last Light - 8:43 PM

MOON PHASES:
78% Visible - Waning Gibbous🌖
Set 10:11 AM

WEATHER: Sunny with temps around the lower 80s F. UV Index is Very High. Winds Southwest around 5-10 mph. Water temp around 70F.

🏴 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. 😎

06/04/2026

Nicely quiet.

06/04/2026

The Ocean Report for the beaches of Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Villages for Thursday, June 4th. Current as of 0343 hrs.

Welcome to National Cognac Day! Cognac goes all the back to the 17th century. It began in the French city of Cognac (go figure). The wineries in the area wanted to ship their wines to distant ports all over Europe but were afraid that the wine wouldn't withstand the shipping process, so they began distilling their wine and in the process created cognac. Try some today....after the beach and out of the sun! 🍇😉

If you or someone else needs assistance, please dial 911 and
KNOW YOUR APPROXIMATE LOCATION on the beach or sound side areas.

❗HIGH SURF ADVISORY AND BEACH HAZARD STATEMENT IN
EFFECT THROUGHOUT TODAY ❗

RIP CURRENT RISK: 🌞
Avon and Buxton to Cape Point…*HIGH* 🔴
Cape Point to Frisco and Hatteras...**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
Frisco and Hatteras... Around 2-3 feet

DAYTIME TIDE INFORMATION: 🏖
High Tide at 10:44 AM
Low Tide at 4:26 PM

SUNRISE/SUNSET: 🌅
First Light - 5:18 AM
Sunrise - 5:48 AM
Sunset - 8:13 PM
Last Light - 8:43 PM

MOON PHASES:
85% Visible - Waning Gibbous🌖
Set 9:11 AM
Rise 11:49 PM

WEATHER: Sunny with temps around the mid 70s F. UV Index is Very High. Winds Northeast around 10 mph. Water temp around 70F.

🏴 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

06/04/2026

Hurricane season officially began on June 1, 2026, and while we’re hoping we don’t have any storms this year, it’s always better to be prepared for the worst.

Dare County Emergency Management encourages residents, property owners and visitors to stay safe this season by being well-prepared and taking the following precautions.

☑️ Create an Emergency Supply Kit
☑️ Insure Your Home & Belongings
☑️ Create Digital Backups of Important Documents
☑️ Make an Evacuation Plan
☑️ Sign Up for Emergency Alerts at OBXAlerts.com
☑️ Download the Dare County Hurricane Guide at DareNC.gov/HurricaneGuide
☑️ Obtain Your 2026 Reentry Permit

To access more valuable information and resources, please visit DareNC.gov/Hurricanes.

06/03/2026

The Ocean Report for the beaches of Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Villages for Wednesday, June 3rd. Current as of 0351 hrs.

Welcome to National Egg Day! Today we celebrate one of the most humble breakfast foods available - the egg. Eggs are a rich source of protein, have only 5 grams of fat, and contain a mere 75 calories. Have some today. 🥚😋

If you or someone else needs assistance, please dial 911 and
KNOW YOUR APPROXIMATE LOCATION on the beach or sound side areas.

❗HIGH SURF ADVISORY AND BEACH HAZARD STATEMENT IN
EFFECT THROUGHOUT TODAY ❗

RIP CURRENT RISK: 🌞
Avon and Buxton to Cape Point…*HIGH* 🔴
Cape Point to Frisco and Hatteras...**HIGH** 🔴

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 5-8 feet
Frisco and Hatteras... Around 3-5 feet

DAYTIME TIDE INFORMATION: 🏖
High Tide at 10:03 AM
Low Tide at 3:45 PM

SUNRISE/SUNSET: 🌅
First Light - 5:19 AM
Sunrise - 5:48 AM
Sunset - 8:13 PM
Last Light - 8:42 PM

MOON PHASES:
91% Visible - Waning Gibbous🌖
Set 8:11 AM
Rise 11:14 PM

WEATHER: Sunny with temps around the lower 70s F. UV Index is Very High. Winds North around 15-20 mph. Water temp around 72F.

🏴 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

06/03/2026

Still Quiet!

06/02/2026

Quiet Time

06/02/2026

The Ocean Report for the beaches of Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Villages for Tuesday, June 2nd. Current as of 0422 hrs.

Welcome to National Bubba Day! Honest! Bubba is the 1309th most popular name in the U.S. Everybody knows at least one Bubba, give him some love today. 😏

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...**HIGH** 🔴

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 5-7 feet
Frisco and Hatteras... Around 3-5 feet

DAYTIME TIDE INFORMATION: 🏖
High Tide at 9:24 AM
Low Tide at 3:05 PM

SUNRISE/SUNSET: 🌅
First Light - 5:19 AM
Sunrise - 5:48 AM
Sunset - 8:12 PM
Last Light - 8:41 PM

MOON PHASES:
96% Visible - Waning Gibbous🌖
Set 7:14 AM
Rise 10:34 PM

WEATHER: Mostly Sunny with temps around the upper 60s F. UV Index is Moderate. Winds North around 25 mph. Water temp around 72F.

🏴 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. 😎