Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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FZUS52 KILM 311454
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1054 AM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
NCZ106-010300-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1054 AM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 104.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 01:08 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then cloudy.
Showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 107.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 07:13 AM EDT.
High at 02:00 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A 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
$$
NCZ108-010300-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1054 AM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Thunderstorms likely and
a chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 106.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 01:11 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then cloudy.
Showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 108.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 07:35 AM EDT.
High at 01:57 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Northeast 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
$$
NCZ110-010300-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1054 AM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
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**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 105.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........High at 01:30 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 3 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 108.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 07:40 AM EDT.
High at 02:17 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Northeast 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
$$
SCZ054-010300-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
1054 AM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
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**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 106.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 01:26 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
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**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 109.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 07:25 AM EDT.
High at 02:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Northeast 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
$$
SCZ056-010300-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1054 AM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 107.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 01:31 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 110.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 07:33 AM EDT.
High at 02:18 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 80s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast 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
$$