Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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FZUS52 KILM 060754
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
354 AM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025
NCZ106-062000-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
354 AM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 09:43 AM EDT.
High at 03:45 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 10:41 AM EDT.
High at 04:48 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Cooler. Highs in the lower 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. 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
$$
NCZ108-062000-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
354 AM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 50s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 09:46 AM EDT.
High at 03:22 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 10:38 AM EDT.
High at 04:30 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Cooler. Highs in the lower 60s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. 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
$$
NCZ110-062000-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
354 AM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
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**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 10:12 AM EDT.
High at 03:50 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
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**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 11:10 AM EDT.
High at 04:49 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Cooler. Highs in the lower 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs around 60. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s. 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
$$
SCZ054-062000-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
354 AM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
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**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 09:57 AM EDT.
High at 03:46 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....High.
Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....3 to 5 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 10:55 AM EDT.
High at 04:45 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Sunny. A chance of showers. Cooler. Highs in the lower 60s. North
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s. 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
$$
SCZ056-062000-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
354 AM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 09:46 AM EDT.
High at 03:56 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 10:42 AM EDT.
High at 04:56 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Cooler. Highs in the mid 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s. 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
$$
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