Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
615 FZUS52 KILM 140054 SRFILM Surf Zone Forecast National Weather Service Wilmington NC 854 PM EDT Fri Sep 13 2024 NCZ106-141300- Coastal Pender- Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach 854 PM EDT Fri Sep 13 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Low. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Tides... Topsail Inlet............Low at 10:16 AM EDT. High at 05:03 PM EDT. Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current. .SUNDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Low. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph. Tides... Topsail Inlet............Low at 11:18 AM EDT. High at 05:56 PM EDT. Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current. .OUTLOOK... A high risk of rip currents is expected again on Monday, with the risk possibly decreasing by Tuesday. High Surf Advisory conditions possible Sunday into Monday. && 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm $$ NCZ108-141300- Coastal New Hanover- Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher 854 PM EDT Fri Sep 13 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Low. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph. Tides... Mercer Pier..............Low at 10:38 AM EDT. High at 04:59 PM EDT. Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current. .SUNDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Low. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph. Tides... Mercer Pier..............Low at 11:35 AM EDT. High at 05:54 PM EDT. Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current. .OUTLOOK... A high risk of rip currents is expected again on Monday, with the risk possibly decreasing by Tuesday. High Surf Advisory conditions possible Sunday into Monday. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm $$ NCZ110-141300- Coastal Brunswick- Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach 854 PM EDT Fri Sep 13 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*... East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate. Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate. Surf Height... East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 3 feet. Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Low. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph. Tides... Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 10:55 AM EDT. High at 05:06 PM EDT. Remarks.....................Strong east to west longshore current. .SUNDAY... Rip Current Risk*... East of Ocean Isle Beach.High. Ocean Isle Beach West....High. Surf Height... East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 4 feet. Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Low. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph. Tides... Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 11:54 AM EDT. Remarks.....................Strong east to west longshore current. .OUTLOOK... A high risk of rip currents is expected again on Monday, with the risk possibly decreasing by Tuesday. && 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm $$ SCZ054-141300- Coastal Horry- Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach, Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, and Garden City 854 PM EDT Fri Sep 13 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*... North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate. Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate. Surf Height... North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet. Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 4 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Low. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Tides... Springmaid Pier..........Low at 10:40 AM EDT. High at 05:02 PM EDT. Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current. .SUNDAY... Rip Current Risk*... North of Myrtle Beach....High. Myrtle Beach South.......High. Surf Height... North of Myrtle Beach....3 to 5 feet. Myrtle Beach South.......3 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph. Tides... Springmaid Pier..........Low at 11:39 AM EDT. High at 05:56 PM EDT. Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current. .OUTLOOK... A high risk of rip currents is expected again on Monday, with the risk possibly decreasing by Tuesday. && 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm $$ SCZ056-141300- Coastal Georgetown- Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach, Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach 854 PM EDT Fri Sep 13 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Low. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph. Tides... Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 10:35 AM EDT. High at 05:14 PM EDT. Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current. .SUNDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Low. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph. Tides... Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 11:38 AM EDT. Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current. .OUTLOOK... A high risk of rip currents is expected again on Monday, with the risk possibly decreasing by Tuesday. && 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm $$ IGB