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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1057 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

NCZ106-080215-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1057 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Chance of thunderstorms late
afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 10:41 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:48 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 8 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 11:30 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:41 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. 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

$$

NCZ108-080215-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1057 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...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**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Chance of thunderstorms late
afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 10:38 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:30 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 11:25 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:28 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Sunny. Highs around 60. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. 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

$$

NCZ110-080215-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1057 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
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....3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Chance of thunderstorms late
afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 11:10 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:49 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 5 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 11:58 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:43 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. 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

$$

SCZ054-080215-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
1057 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....High.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....3 to 6 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Chance of thunderstorms late
afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 10:55 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:45 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 11:43 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:39 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 60s. 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

$$

SCZ056-080215-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1057 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...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**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Chance of thunderstorms late
afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 10:42 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:56 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 11:32 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:49 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs around 70. 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


$$

VAO