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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1102 AM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025

NCZ106-080430-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1102 AM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 02:07 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 08:39 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:59 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. Cooler. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast
winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds
around 20 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

$$

NCZ108-080430-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1102 AM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 02:18 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 08:33 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:08 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs around 70. Northeast winds
around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 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

$$

NCZ110-080430-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1102 AM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025

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

.REST OF TODAY...
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**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 02:35 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate east to west longshore current.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 4 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 08:43 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:26 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast
winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 20 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

$$

SCZ054-080430-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
1102 AM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025

...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.......High.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 02:20 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 08:39 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:11 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Cooler. Highs around 70.
Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North
winds around 20 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

$$

SCZ056-080430-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1102 AM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 02:25 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            southeast around 5 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 08:52 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:18 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds
around 20 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