Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
312 AM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025
NCZ106-051915-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
312 AM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 09:41 AM EDT.
High at 04:36 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 10:27 AM EDT.
High at 05:23 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s. South
winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate 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 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper 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
$$
NCZ108-051915-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
312 AM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 10:01 AM EDT.
High at 04:27 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph,
increasing to around 20 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 10:41 AM EDT.
High at 05:17 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
mid 80s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate 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 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...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
$$
NCZ110-051915-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
312 AM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
Ocean Isle Beach West....High.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 5 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 10:13 AM EDT.
High at 04:34 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong east to west longshore current.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.High.
Ocean Isle Beach West....High.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.3 to 6 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Windy. Southeast winds around 20 mph,
increasing to around 30 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 11:02 AM EDT.
High at 05:21 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...High 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.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate 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 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
$$
SCZ054-051915-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
312 AM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....High.
Myrtle Beach South.......High.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 09:58 AM EDT.
High at 04:30 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....High.
Myrtle Beach South.......High.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....4 to 7 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Windy. Southeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 10:47 AM EDT.
High at 05:17 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...High 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.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 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
$$
SCZ056-051915-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
312 AM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 09:57 AM EDT.
High at 04:43 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Windy. Southeast winds around 30 mph,
becoming south around 20 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 10:42 AM EDT.
High at 05:31 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 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
$$