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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
751 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025

NCZ106-111315-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
751 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025

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

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 11:18 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:49 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 12:20 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.COLUMBUS DAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet.
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. North 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

$$

NCZ108-111315-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
751 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025

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

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 11:19 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:52 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 12:18 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.COLUMBUS DAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet.
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. North 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

$$

NCZ110-111315-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
751 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   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**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 11:26 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 2 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 06:09 AM EDT.
                            High at 12:32 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.COLUMBUS DAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. North 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

$$

SCZ054-111315-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
751 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025

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

.SATURDAY...
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.......2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 11:22 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:56 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
   Myrtle Beach South.......High.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 3 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 12:28 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.COLUMBUS DAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. North 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

$$

SCZ056-111315-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
751 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025

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

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 11:40 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 06:04 AM EDT.
                            High at 12:45 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.COLUMBUS DAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. North 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


$$