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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
746 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

NCZ106-211315-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
746 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 107.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 08:22 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:23 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
                            thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 09:22 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:22 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
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

$$

NCZ108-211315-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
746 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 107.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
                            increasing to south around 15 mph in
                            the afternoon.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 08:53 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:08 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 09:45 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:07 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
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

$$

NCZ110-211315-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
746 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
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**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 108.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Oak Island...............Low at 08:42 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:19 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.2 to 3 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Oak Island...............Low at 09:43 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:15 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
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

$$

SCZ054-211315-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
746 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
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**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 109.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 08:35 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:16 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
                            thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 101.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 09:37 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:09 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
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

$$

SCZ056-211315-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
746 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 109.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 08:39 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:27 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 09:32 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:21 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
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


$$