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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1050 AM EDT Sun Jun 30 2024

NCZ106-010300-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1050 AM EDT Sun Jun 30 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 03:37 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Thunderstorms with
                            showers likely.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 09:46 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:36 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current
                            in the morning and north to south current
                            in the afternoon.

.OUTLOOK...
Rip threat will increase as long period swells arrive midweek from
Beryl. Moderate to strong north to south longshore current late
Monday into Tuesday.

&&

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

$$

NCZ108-010300-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1050 AM EDT Sun Jun 30 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 105.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 03:19 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            north in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 10:02 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:21 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current
                            in the morning and north to south current
                            in the afternoon.

.OUTLOOK...
Rip threat will increase as long period swells arrive midweek from
Beryl. Moderate to strong north to south longshore current late
Monday into Tuesday.

&&

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

$$

NCZ110-010300-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1050 AM EDT Sun Jun 30 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.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**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 106.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 03:37 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 3 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 10:20 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:35 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Rip threat will increase as long period swells arrive midweek from
Beryl.

&&

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

$$

SCZ054-010300-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
1050 AM EDT Sun Jun 30 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.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**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 106.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 03:33 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.MONDAY...
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**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 10:05 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:31 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current
                            in the morning and north to south current
                            in the afternoon.

.OUTLOOK...
Rip threat will increase as long period swells arrive midweek from
Beryl. Moderate to strong north to south longshore current late
Monday into Tuesday.

&&

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

$$

SCZ056-010300-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1050 AM EDT Sun Jun 30 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 104.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 03:48 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 10:11 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:48 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current
                            in the morning and north to south current
                            in the afternoon.

.OUTLOOK...
Rip threat will increase as long period swells arrive midweek from
Beryl. Moderate to strong north to south longshore current late
Monday into Tuesday.

&&

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


$$