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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
742 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

NCZ106-041315-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
742 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 11:33 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:57 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 06:18 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:25 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 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

$$

NCZ108-041315-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
742 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 11:41 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:52 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 06:12 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:34 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. East 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

$$

NCZ110-041315-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
742 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

.SATURDAY...
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**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 12:03 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate east to west longshore current.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 2 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 06:19 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:54 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate east to west longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs around 80. East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Sunny. Highs around 80. East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs around 80. East 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

$$

SCZ054-041315-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
742 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Around 2 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 11:48 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:56 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.SUNDAY...
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.......2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 06:15 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:39 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs around 80. East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs around 80. East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs around 80. East 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

$$

SCZ056-041315-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
742 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 11:44 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 06:25 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:39 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs around 80. East winds around
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. East 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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