Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1059 AM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
NCZ106-020300-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1059 AM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 105.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 02:00 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 07:59 AM EDT.
High at 02:56 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet.
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 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
$$
NCZ108-020300-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1059 AM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 107.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 01:57 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 08:26 AM EDT.
High at 02:46 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet.
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 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
$$
NCZ110-020300-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1059 AM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.3 to 4 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 107.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........High at 02:17 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.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....Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 08:29 AM EDT.
High at 03:04 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 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
$$
SCZ054-020300-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
1059 AM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
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 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 1 PM, then partly sunny.
Showers and thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 107.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 02:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.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**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 08:14 AM EDT.
High at 03:00 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 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
$$
SCZ056-020300-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1059 AM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 1 PM, then partly sunny.
Thunderstorms likely and a chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 109.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 02:18 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 08:18 AM EDT.
High at 03:07 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. 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
$$