Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
316 AM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025
NCZ106-131930-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
316 AM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 101.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 09:51 AM EDT.
Low at 03:39 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 10:37 AM EDT.
Low at 04:28 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
mid 80s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low 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
$$
NCZ108-131930-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
316 AM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 101.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 09:46 AM EDT.
Low at 03:54 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 10:38 AM EDT.
Low at 04:41 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. 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
$$
NCZ110-131930-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
316 AM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 3 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 102.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming south
5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........High at 09:51 AM EDT.
Low at 04:18 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 3 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........High at 10:39 AM EDT.
Low at 05:05 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...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.
&&
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
$$
SCZ054-131930-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
316 AM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025
.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.......Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 102.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 09:47 AM EDT.
Low at 04:03 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
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**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 10:35 AM EDT.
Low at 04:50 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
mid 80s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. South 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
$$
SCZ056-131930-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
316 AM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny, then partly sunny in the
afternoon. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 102.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 09:57 AM EDT.
Low at 04:00 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 10:43 AM EDT.
Low at 04:49 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
mid 80s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
South 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
$$