Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
225 AM EDT Fri May 8 2026
NCZ106-082015-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
225 AM EDT Fri May 8 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 06:55 AM EDT.
High at 12:46 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, increasing to
southwest around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 07:44 AM EDT.
High at 01:44 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs around 70. Northeast 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
$$
NCZ108-082015-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
225 AM EDT Fri May 8 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 06:40 AM EDT.
High at 12:42 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, increasing to
southwest around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 07:39 AM EDT.
High at 01:29 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast 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
$$
NCZ110-082015-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
225 AM EDT Fri May 8 2026
.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**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Oak Island...............Low at 06:42 AM EDT.
High at 12:49 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 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Oak Island...............Low at 07:36 AM EDT.
High at 01:41 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 mid 70s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast 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
$$
SCZ054-082015-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
225 AM EDT Fri May 8 2026
.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 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 06:48 AM EDT.
High at 12:52 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 3 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 07:37 AM EDT.
High at 01:45 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast 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
$$
SCZ056-082015-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
225 AM EDT Fri May 8 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 06:52 AM EDT.
High at 12:47 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 07:42 AM EDT.
High at 01:41 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast 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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