Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Charleston SC
122 AM EDT Fri Jul 12 2024

SCZ050-120800-
Charleston-
Including the beaches of Cape Romain, Isle of Palms,
Sullivans Island, Folly Beach, and Kiawah Island
122 AM EDT Fri Jul 12 2024

...MODERATE RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Isle of Palms............Low at 06:36 AM EDT.
                            High at 01:10 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 105.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Isle of Palms............Low at 07:16 AM EDT.
                            High at 01:57 PM EDT.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/chs

$$

SCZ048-049-051-120800-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper-
Including the beaches of Hunting Island, Fripp Island,
Hilton Head Island, Daufuskie Island, and Edisto Beach
122 AM EDT Fri Jul 12 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 105.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Hilton Head Island.......Low at 07:02 AM EDT.
                            High at 01:46 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 106.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Hilton Head Island.......Low at 07:44 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:32 PM EDT.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/chs

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-120800-
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Including the beaches of Tybee Island, Ossabaw Island, Wassaw Island,
St. Catherines Island, and Sapelo Island
122 AM EDT Fri Jul 12 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Tybee Island.............Low at 07:18 AM EDT.
                            High at 01:36 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 106.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Tybee Island.............Low at 08:00 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:22 PM EDT.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Southwest winds around 10 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/chs


$$