Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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FZUS52 KILM 110013
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
813 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026
NCZ106-111415-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
813 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 104.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 08:02 AM EDT.
Low at 02:09 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 08:48 AM EDT.
Low at 02:57 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Northeast 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
$$
NCZ108-111415-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
813 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 07:54 AM EDT.
Low at 02:14 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 08:41 AM EDT.
Low at 03:01 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 15 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
$$
NCZ110-111415-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
813 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
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**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 104.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Oak Island...............High at 08:03 AM EDT.
Low at 02:15 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SATURDAY...
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 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 101.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Oak Island...............High at 08:47 AM EDT.
Low at 03:01 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 15 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
$$
SCZ054-111415-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
813 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026
.FRIDAY...
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.......2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 104.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 08:10 AM EDT.
Low at 02:23 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SATURDAY...
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 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 101.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 08:55 AM EDT.
Low at 03:09 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Northeast 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
$$
SCZ056-111415-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
813 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 08:26 AM EDT.
Low at 02:30 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 09:13 AM EDT.
Low at 03:18 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 15 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
$$