Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
327 AM EDT Tue Jul 1 2025
NCZ106-011930-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
327 AM EDT Tue Jul 1 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 06:46 AM EDT.
High at 01:06 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then cloudy.
Showers with thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 07:30 AM EDT.
High at 02:01 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet.
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 80s. East 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
$$
NCZ108-011930-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
327 AM EDT Tue Jul 1 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 06:53 AM EDT.
High at 01:02 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 07:46 AM EDT.
High at 01:51 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 80s. East 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
$$
NCZ110-011930-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
327 AM EDT Tue Jul 1 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.High.
Ocean Isle Beach West....High.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 5 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 07:06 AM EDT.
High at 01:27 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.WEDNESDAY...
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**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 07:50 AM EDT.
High at 02:16 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to
3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 80s. East 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
$$
SCZ054-011930-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
327 AM EDT Tue Jul 1 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....High.
Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 5 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph,
increasing to south around 20 mph in
the afternoon.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 06:51 AM EDT.
High at 01:23 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....High.
Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 8 AM, then mostly
cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 07:35 AM EDT.
High at 02:12 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
East 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
$$
SCZ056-011930-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
327 AM EDT Tue Jul 1 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 07:00 AM EDT.
High at 01:28 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 8 AM, then mostly
cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 07:46 AM EDT.
High at 02:17 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. East 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
$$
ABW