Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
004
FZUS52 KILM 040706
SRFILM
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
306 AM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025
NCZ106-041915-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
306 AM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 08:56 AM EDT.
High at 03:47 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
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.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 09:41 AM EDT.
High at 04:36 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
mid 80s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. 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
$$
NCZ108-041915-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
306 AM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.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 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 09:20 AM EDT.
High at 03:34 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
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.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 10:01 AM EDT.
High at 04:27 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. 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
$$
NCZ110-041915-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
306 AM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
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**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 09:24 AM EDT.
High at 03:48 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
Ocean Isle Beach West....High.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 5 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 10:13 AM EDT.
High at 04:34 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong east to west longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate 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 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
$$
SCZ054-041915-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
306 AM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
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.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph,
increasing to east around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 09:09 AM EDT.
High at 03:44 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....High.
Myrtle Beach South.......High.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 5 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 09:58 AM EDT.
High at 04:30 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 80s.
East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...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 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
$$
SCZ056-041915-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
306 AM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
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 5 mph,
increasing to east around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 09:13 AM EDT.
High at 03:54 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 09:57 AM EDT.
High at 04:43 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High 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 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet.
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. 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
$$