Onslow-
including the beaches of...Hammocks Beach...North Topsail Beach
542 am EDT Wed Jun 19 2013

.Today...
Rip current risk:
Bogue Inlet to Surf City...low risk.

Even when the risk is low...rip currents can occur at any
time...especially close to piers jetties and sand bars.
 
Lightning risk: moderate. Occasional cloud to ground lightning 
possible. 

UV index: very high...from 10 am to 4 PM. 

Weather: showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 80s. 
         Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming northeast in the 
         afternoon. 

Surf height: 
Bogue Inlet to Surf City...2 to 3 feet.

Area water temperatures:
Hammocks Beach...78. 

Tide information:
at North Topsail Beach...

Low tide at 9:49 am
high tide at 4:33 PM
low tide at 10:55 PM
high tide at 4:44 am Thu

All beach goers should remain aware of inherent dangers when 
entering the surf including strong rip currents...swift 
longshore currents...pounding shore break and shallow sand bars. 
It is safest if you swim at a guarded beach and always heed the 
advice of lifeguards and beach patrol.