Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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FZUS52 KILM 181422
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1022 AM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025
NCZ106-190230-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1022 AM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 11:30 AM EDT.
Low at 05:12 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 06:36 AM EDT.
High at 12:19 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. 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
$$
NCZ108-190230-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1022 AM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 11:31 AM EDT.
Low at 05:10 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 06:25 AM EDT.
High at 12:20 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest
winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm
$$
NCZ110-190230-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1022 AM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 2 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........High at 11:39 AM EDT.
Low at 05:53 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 2 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 06:47 AM EDT.
High at 12:32 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.
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
$$
SCZ054-190230-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
1022 AM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 2 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 11:35 AM EDT.
Low at 05:38 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 2 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 06:32 AM EDT.
High at 12:28 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. 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
$$
SCZ056-190230-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1022 AM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 11:34 AM EDT.
Low at 05:31 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 06:39 AM EDT.
High at 12:21 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. 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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