Hatteras Island Rescue Squad

10/13/2026

Quiet!

10/13/2026

The Ocean Report for the beaches of Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Villages for Tuesday, October 13th. Current as of 0257 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 Birthday of the U. S. Navy! President Washington commissioned the schooner USS Hannah on this day in 1775, hence the birth of the U. S. Navy. ⚓

⚠️ 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 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING ‼️

RIP CURRENT RISK: 🌞
Avon and Buxton to Cape Point…*LOW*🟢
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 feet
Frisco and Hatteras... Around 1-2 feet

DAYTIME TIDE INFORMATION: 🏖
High Tide at 9:39 AM
Low Tide at 4:09 PM

SUNRISE/SUNSET: 🌅
First Light - 6:41 AM
Sunrise - 7:07 AM
Sunset - 6:30 PM
Last Light - 6:55 PM

MOON PHASES:
8% Visible - Waxing Crescent 🌒
Rise 10:08 AM
Set 7:59 PM

WEATHER: Sunny with temps around the mid 70s F. UV Index is High. North winds around 5 mph. 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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10/12/2026

Quiet again.

10/12/2026

The Ocean Report for the beaches of Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Villages for Monday, October 12th. Current as of 0220 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 Pulled Pork Day! If you don't know what this is......you're not from around here! 😁😉

⚠️ 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 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING ‼️

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 2-4 feet
Frisco and Hatteras... Around 2-4 feet

DAYTIME TIDE INFORMATION: 🏖
High Tide at 9:00 AM
Low Tide at 2:26 PM

SUNRISE/SUNSET: 🌅
First Light - 6:40 AM
Sunrise - 7:06 AM
Sunset - 6:31 PM
Last Light - 6:56 PM

MOON PHASES:
4% Visible - Waxing Crescent 🌒
Rise 9:06 AM
Set 7:22 PM

WEATHER: Mostly Sunny with temps around the mid 70s F. UV Index is High. Northwest winds around 20 mph. Water temp around 76 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. 😎

Send a message to learn more

10/11/2026

Here's the rain

10/11/2026

The Ocean Report for the beaches of Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Villages for Sunday, October 11th. Current as of 0306 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 Sausage Pizza Day! One of my absolute favorite toppings!!😋😍😃

⚠️ 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 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING ‼️

RIP CURRENT RISK: 🌞
Avon and Buxton to Cape Point…*HIGH*🔴
Cape Point to Frisco and Hatteras Village...**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 6-8 feet
Frisco and Hatteras... Around 6-8 feet

DAYTIME TIDE INFORMATION: 🏖
High Tide at 8:20 AM
Low Tide at 2:42 PM

SUNRISE/SUNSET: 🌅
First Light - 6:40 AM
Sunrise - 7:05 AM
Sunset - 6:32 PM
Last Light - 6:58 PM

MOON PHASES:
1% Visible - Waxing Crescent 🌒
Rise 8:03 AM
Set 6:49 PM

WEATHER: Cloudy with temps around the mid 70s F. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Some Thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. UV Index is Moderate. South winds around 20 mph. 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. 😎

Send a message to learn more

10/10/2026

Now a rain maker for us.

10/10/2026

The Ocean Report for the beaches of Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Villages for Saturday, October 10th. Current as of 0309 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 Chess Day! This game requires strategic forethought, concentration, and is widely believed to sharpen the minds of all those who play it. The number of possible chess games is greater than the number of electrons in the universe. The longest chess game theoretically possible would contain over 5,940 moves! Play 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 IN EFFECT FROM 8PM SATURDAY TO 8PM SUNDAY ‼️

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

DAYTIME TIDE INFORMATION: 🏖
High Tide at 7:39 AM
Low Tide at 1:58 PM

SUNRISE/SUNSET: 🌅
First Light - 6:39 AM
Sunrise - 7:04 AM
Sunset - 6:34 PM
Last Light - 6:59 PM

MOON PHASES:
0% Visible - New 🌑
Rise 7:00 AM
Set 6:20 PM

WEATHER: Cloudy with temps around the upper 70s F. A chance of Showers. UV Index is Low. East winds around 15-20 mph. Water temp around 73 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. 😎

Send a message to learn more

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

Intensity models project Isaias making landfall as a Cat 2 storm.