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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
739 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

NCZ106-101330-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
739 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 10:21 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:48 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 11:18 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:49 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. North 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm

$$

NCZ108-101330-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
739 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 10:21 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:52 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 11:19 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:52 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 20 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 15 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm

$$

NCZ110-101330-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
739 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 foot.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 10:26 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong east to west longshore current.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 foot.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 11:26 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate east to west longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. North 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm

$$

SCZ054-101330-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
739 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 3 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 10:22 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:58 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
   Myrtle Beach South.......High.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 11:22 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:56 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. North 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm

$$

SCZ056-101330-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
739 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 10:41 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:06 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 11:40 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 20 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. North 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm


$$