Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
734 PM EDT Thu Jul 30 2026
NCZ106-311315-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
734 PM EDT Thu Jul 30 2026
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southeast around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 09:16 AM EDT.
Low at 03:06 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 09:55 AM EDT.
Low at 03:48 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of 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
$$
NCZ108-311315-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
734 PM EDT Thu Jul 30 2026
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southeast around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 09:04 AM EDT.
Low at 03:15 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 09:47 AM EDT.
Low at 03:56 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet.
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of 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
$$
NCZ110-311315-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
734 PM EDT Thu Jul 30 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**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Oak Island...............High at 09:10 AM EDT.
Low at 03:20 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 to 3 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Oak Island...............High at 09:47 AM EDT.
Low at 03:59 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
mid 80s. South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate 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 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
$$
SCZ054-311315-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
734 PM EDT Thu Jul 30 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.......1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southeast around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 09:09 AM EDT.
Low at 03:26 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**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 9 AM, then partly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 09:48 AM EDT.
Low at 04:07 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
mid 80s. South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of 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
$$
SCZ056-311315-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
734 PM EDT Thu Jul 30 2026
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southeast around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 09:20 AM EDT.
Low at 03:21 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 9 AM, then partly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 09:57 AM EDT.
Low at 04:03 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
mid 80s. South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate 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 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
$$