Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
321 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
NCZ106-142115-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
321 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 90.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of thunderstorms
and a slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 109.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to south around 15 mph in
the afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 09:12 AM EDT.
Low at 03:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 110.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 10:01 AM EDT.
Low at 04:05 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 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
$$
NCZ108-142115-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
321 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 90.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 108.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 09:06 AM EDT.
Low at 03:21 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 110.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 09:58 AM EDT.
Low at 04:09 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90.
Northeast winds around 5 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
$$
NCZ110-142115-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
321 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
.TODAY...
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 lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 108.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Oak Island...............High at 09:13 AM EDT.
Low at 03:23 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**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 110.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Oak Island...............High at 10:02 AM EDT.
Low at 04:11 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. East
winds around 5 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
$$
SCZ054-142115-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
321 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
.TODAY...
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 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 109.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 09:20 AM EDT.
Low at 03:30 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 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 110.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 10:08 AM EDT.
Low at 04:19 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
Northeast winds around 5 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
$$
SCZ056-142115-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
321 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 108.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
increasing to south around 15 mph in
the afternoon.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 09:40 AM EDT.
Low at 03:38 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 110.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 10:30 AM EDT.
Low at 04:28 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
West winds around 5 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
$$
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