Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
444 AM EDT Mon May 12 2025
NCZ106-122045-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
444 AM EDT Mon May 12 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 07:59 AM EDT.
Low at 01:41 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly sunny.
Showers and a chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 08:35 AM EDT.
Low at 02:15 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm
$$
NCZ108-122045-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
444 AM EDT Mon May 12 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 07:49 AM EDT.
Low at 01:55 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 08:23 AM EDT.
Low at 02:30 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm
$$
NCZ110-122045-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
444 AM EDT Mon May 12 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 4 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........High at 08:01 AM EDT.
Low at 02:17 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Weak to Moderate east to west longshore
current.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.High.
Ocean Isle Beach West....High.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.3 to 5 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........High at 08:37 AM EDT.
Low at 02:54 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm
$$
SCZ054-122045-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
444 AM EDT Mon May 12 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
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**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 07:57 AM EDT.
Low at 02:02 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.TUESDAY...
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 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 08:33 AM EDT.
Low at 02:39 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm
$$
SCZ056-122045-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
444 AM EDT Mon May 12 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 08:05 AM EDT.
Low at 02:01 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then sunny.
Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 08:43 AM EDT.
Low at 02:36 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet.
Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 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 thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm
$$
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