Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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FZUS52 KILM 040036
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
836 PM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025
NCZ106-041245-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
836 PM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 07:27 AM EDT.
High at 01:18 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to south around 15 mph in
the afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 08:36 AM EDT.
High at 02:32 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Cooler. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest 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
$$
NCZ108-041245-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
836 PM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 07:34 AM EDT.
High at 01:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 08:45 AM EDT.
High at 02:15 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Mostly cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Cooler. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northwest 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
$$
NCZ110-041245-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
836 PM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 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 upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 07:45 AM EDT.
High at 01:42 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.2 to 4 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 09:00 AM EDT.
High at 02:47 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest
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
$$
SCZ054-041245-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
836 PM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 3 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 07:30 AM EDT.
High at 01:38 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SATURDAY...
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 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to south around 15 mph in
the afternoon.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 08:45 AM EDT.
High at 02:43 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North 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
$$
SCZ056-041245-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
836 PM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 07:39 AM EDT.
High at 01:46 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 08:44 AM EDT.
High at 02:52 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North 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
$$