Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
318 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026
NCZ106-212130-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
318 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog early.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming east
around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 09:47 AM EDT.
High at 04:34 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 10:43 AM EDT.
High at 05:20 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 15 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 70s. North winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North 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
$$
NCZ108-212130-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
318 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog early.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 09:58 AM EDT.
High at 04:16 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 10:45 AM EDT.
High at 05:06 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. North winds around 15 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 70s. North winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 20 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
$$
NCZ110-212130-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
318 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026
.MONDAY...
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 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog early.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Oak Island...............Low at 10:07 AM EDT.
High at 04:26 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.TUESDAY...
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 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Oak Island...............Low at 10:59 AM EDT.
High at 05:14 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate east to west longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds
around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 20 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
$$
SCZ054-212130-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
318 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....1 foot.
Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog early.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 09:58 AM EDT.
High at 04:23 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.TUESDAY...
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 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 10:54 AM EDT.
High at 05:11 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs around 80. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. North 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
$$
SCZ056-212130-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
318 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog early.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 09:48 AM EDT.
High at 04:33 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 10:43 AM EDT.
High at 05:23 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 15 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. North winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. North 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
$$
ABW