Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
Issued by National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
834 PM EDT Tue May 6 2025
NCZ106-071245-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
834 PM EDT Tue May 6 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 10:47 AM EDT.
High at 05:11 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 11:26 AM EDT.
High at 05:55 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low rip risk. Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny.
Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY..Moderate rip risk. Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy.
A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip risk. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. 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
$$
NCZ108-071245-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
834 PM EDT Tue May 6 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 10:48 AM EDT.
High at 04:58 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 11:29 AM EDT.
High at 05:46 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low rip risk. Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip risk. Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy.
A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip risk. Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. 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
$$
NCZ110-071245-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
834 PM EDT Tue May 6 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 foot.
Ocean Isle Beach West....1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 11:15 AM EDT.
High at 05:12 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 foot.
Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 11:54 AM EDT.
High at 05:57 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low rip risk. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip risk. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy.
A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip risk. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy.
A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. 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
$$
SCZ054-071245-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
834 PM EDT Tue May 6 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....1 foot.
Myrtle Beach South.......1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the middle 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 11:00 AM EDT.
High at 05:08 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.THURSDAY...
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.......Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 11:39 AM EDT.
High at 05:53 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low rip risk. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip risk. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip risk. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. 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
$$
SCZ056-071245-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
834 PM EDT Tue May 6 2025
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 10:53 AM EDT.
High at 05:17 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 11:35 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low rip risk. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip risk. Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 70.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip risk. Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. 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
$$