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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
217 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025

NCZ106-031830-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
217 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 08:50 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:52 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 09:45 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:46 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...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 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of 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

$$

NCZ108-031830-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
217 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 09:15 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:40 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 10:01 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:35 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet.
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet.
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of 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

$$

NCZ110-031830-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
217 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 foot.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 09:24 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:52 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 2 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 10:21 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:43 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...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of 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

$$

SCZ054-031830-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
217 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 2 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 09:09 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:48 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 2 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 10:06 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:39 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...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 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of 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

$$

SCZ056-031830-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
217 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 09:07 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:59 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 09:58 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:53 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.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 2 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of 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

$$

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