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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
309 AM EDT Fri Jul 25 2025

NCZ106-251915-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
309 AM EDT Fri Jul 25 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 108.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 08:24 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:16 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 107.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 09:13 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:06 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
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

$$

NCZ108-251915-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
309 AM EDT Fri Jul 25 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 107.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 08:17 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:27 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 108.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 09:08 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:16 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. 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

$$

NCZ110-251915-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
309 AM EDT Fri Jul 25 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
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 2 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 2 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.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 106.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 08:37 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:51 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.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 110.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 09:27 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:40 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90.
Southwest 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

$$

SCZ054-251915-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
309 AM EDT Fri Jul 25 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 2 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 2 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.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 106.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 08:33 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:36 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 2 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 109.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 09:23 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:25 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90.
South 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

$$

SCZ056-251915-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
309 AM EDT Fri Jul 25 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

.TODAY...
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.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 105.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 08:45 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:42 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 106.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 09:37 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:31 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. South 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


$$