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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1058 AM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

NCZ106-300300-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1058 AM EDT Sun Jun 29 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 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................South winds 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 11:18 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:08 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 06:02 AM EDT.
                            High at 12:12 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.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.

&&

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

$$

NCZ108-300300-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1058 AM EDT Sun Jun 29 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**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 11:21 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:14 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 06:02 AM EDT.
                            High at 12:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest 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

$$

NCZ110-300300-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1058 AM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 3 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 101.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 11:38 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:40 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
   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**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
                            increasing to south around 15 mph in
                            the afternoon.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 06:23 AM EDT.
                            High at 12:34 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.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 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

$$

SCZ054-300300-
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 Sun Jun 29 2025

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 3 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 11:34 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:25 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.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**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, increasing to
                            around 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 06:08 AM EDT.
                            High at 12:30 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest
winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.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.

&&

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

$$

SCZ056-300300-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1058 AM EDT Sun Jun 29 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 11:45 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:32 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 06:15 AM EDT.
                            High at 12:37 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.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.

&&

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


$$