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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
228 AM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025

NCZ106-022015-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
228 AM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 09:37 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:19 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 10:37 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:10 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. East 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

$$

NCZ108-022015-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
228 AM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 09:53 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:06 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 10:48 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:02 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. East 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

$$

NCZ110-022015-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
228 AM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Around 2 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 10:11 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:20 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate east to west longshore current.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Around 2 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 11:10 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:11 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong east to west longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. East 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

$$

SCZ054-022015-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
228 AM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
   Myrtle Beach South.......High.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 3 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 09:56 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:16 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.FRIDAY...
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.......2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 10:55 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:07 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. East 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

$$

SCZ056-022015-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
228 AM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 09:45 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:24 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 10:46 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:18 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast
winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
East 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


$$