Active AlertsOcracoke Island

What: Strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
Where: Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches.
When: From 8 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening.
Impacts: Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.

Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it difficult to return to shore.