Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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FZUS52 KILM 191512
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1112 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026
NCZ106-200515-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1112 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 108.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 12:16 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 109.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 06:40 AM EDT.
High at 01:12 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest 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
$$
NCZ108-200515-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1112 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
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 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 12:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 109.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 06:49 AM EDT.
High at 01:04 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Mostly cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest 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
$$
NCZ110-200515-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1112 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 5 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 107.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Oak Island...............High at 12:21 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 4 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 109.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Oak Island...............Low at 06:45 AM EDT.
High at 01:15 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest 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
$$
SCZ054-200515-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
1112 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 5 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.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 108.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 12:30 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 110.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 06:52 AM EDT.
High at 01:24 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southwest winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest 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
$$
SCZ056-200515-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1112 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 105.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 12:45 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 108.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 07:01 AM EDT.
High at 01:37 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High 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 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper
80s. Southwest 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
$$