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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1035 AM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025

NCZ106-300430-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1035 AM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
THURSDAY NIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 01:18 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 07:23 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:21 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. 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

$$

NCZ108-300430-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1035 AM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
THURSDAY NIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 01:18 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 07:38 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:09 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly
sunny. 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

$$

NCZ110-300430-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1035 AM EDT Mon Sep 29 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....Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 2 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 01:41 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.TUESDAY...
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....3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 07:58 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:35 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 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

$$

SCZ054-300430-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
1035 AM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
THURSDAY NIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
   Myrtle Beach South.......High.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 01:37 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....High.
   Myrtle Beach South.......High.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....3 to 5 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 07:43 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:31 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. 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

$$

SCZ056-300430-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1035 AM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
THURSDAY NIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 01:31 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 07:39 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:28 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 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


$$