Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
325 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
NCZ106-201930-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
325 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 07:32 AM EDT.
High at 01:19 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 08:30 AM EDT.
High at 02:25 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the mid 70s. East 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
$$
NCZ108-201930-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
325 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 07:31 AM EDT.
High at 01:12 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 08:37 AM EDT.
High at 02:11 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 70s. East 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
$$
NCZ110-201930-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
325 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Around 2 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 07:39 AM EDT.
High at 01:31 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.Around 2 feet
Ocean Isle Beach West....Around 2 feet
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 08:39 AM EDT.
High at 02:31 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the mid 70s. East 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
$$
SCZ054-201930-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
325 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....Around 2 feet
Myrtle Beach South.......Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 07:24 AM EDT.
High at 01:27 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....Around 2 feet
Myrtle Beach South.......Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 08:24 AM EDT.
High at 02:27 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast 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
$$
SCZ056-201930-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
325 AM EDT Sun Apr 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 07:34 AM EDT.
High at 01:19 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 08:32 AM EDT.
High at 02:22 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast 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
$$
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