Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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FZUS52 KILM 200010
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
810 PM EDT Sat Jul 19 2025
NCZ106-201215-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
810 PM EDT Sat Jul 19 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 108.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 09:27 AM EDT.
High at 04:23 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................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 109.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 10:29 AM EDT.
High at 05:24 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast
winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Northeast 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
$$
NCZ108-201215-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
810 PM EDT Sat Jul 19 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 109.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 09:50 AM EDT.
High at 04:11 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
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.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 10:46 AM EDT.
High at 05:15 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast 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
$$
NCZ110-201215-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
810 PM EDT Sat Jul 19 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 3 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 108.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 10:05 AM EDT.
High at 04:21 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.3 to 4 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 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 111.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 11:08 AM EDT.
High at 05:23 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast
winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Northeast 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
$$
SCZ054-201215-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
810 PM EDT Sat Jul 19 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
.SUNDAY...
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.......1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 109.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 09:50 AM EDT.
High at 04:17 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
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 111.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 10:53 AM EDT.
High at 05:19 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
mid 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast 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
$$
SCZ056-201215-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
810 PM EDT Sat Jul 19 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 109.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 09:57 AM EDT.
High at 04:33 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
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 109.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 10:58 AM EDT.
High at 05:37 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast 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
$$