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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1058 AM EDT Fri May 9 2025

NCZ106-100300-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1058 AM EDT Fri May 9 2025

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 12:01 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 06:45 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:35 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast 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

$$

NCZ108-100300-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1058 AM EDT Fri May 9 2025

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 12:07 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 06:39 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:44 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast 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

$$

NCZ110-100300-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1058 AM EDT Fri May 9 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 3 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 12:30 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.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 06:45 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:05 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
mid 70s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast 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

$$

SCZ054-100300-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
1058 AM EDT Fri May 9 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 3 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 12:15 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 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 06:41 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:50 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
70s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
South 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

$$

SCZ056-100300-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1058 AM EDT Fri May 9 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 12:14 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 06:47 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:51 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
South 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

$$

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