Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
303 AM EDT Sat Aug 16 2025
NCZ106-161915-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
303 AM EDT Sat Aug 16 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 07:07 AM EDT.
High at 01:58 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 08:09 AM EDT.
High at 03:06 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and 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
$$
NCZ108-161915-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
303 AM EDT Sat Aug 16 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 07:28 AM EDT.
High at 01:49 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 08:35 AM EDT.
High at 02:50 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
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
$$
NCZ110-161915-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
303 AM EDT Sat Aug 16 2025
.SATURDAY...
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**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of thunderstorms
and a slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 102.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 07:41 AM EDT.
High at 02:06 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SUNDAY...
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**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 08:45 AM EDT.
High at 03:08 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 6 feet.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 4 to 7 feet.
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. North 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
$$
SCZ054-161915-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
303 AM EDT Sat Aug 16 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....Around 2 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 101.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 07:26 AM EDT.
High at 02:02 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SUNDAY...
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.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 08:30 AM EDT.
High at 03:04 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. North 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
$$
SCZ056-161915-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
303 AM EDT Sat Aug 16 2025
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 07:39 AM EDT.
High at 02:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 08:40 AM EDT.
High at 03:18 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny.
A slight chance of showers and 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
$$
ABW