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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
756 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025

NCZ106-051200-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
756 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
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 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms.
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...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s. South
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 mid
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 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

$$

NCZ108-051200-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
756 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Thunderstorms likely and
                            a chance of showers.
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 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 10:41 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:17 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s. South
winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 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 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

$$

NCZ110-051200-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
756 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
   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**....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.....................Moderate 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....5 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Windy. Southeast winds 25 to 30 mph.
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 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 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 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

$$

SCZ054-051200-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
756 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....High.
   Myrtle Beach South.......High.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 5 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 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....5 to 6 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 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 2 to 4 feet.
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 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
South 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

$$

SCZ056-051200-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
756 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East 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 and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 10:42 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:31 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 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 1 to 3 feet.
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.
South 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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