Surf Forecast
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1057 AM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

NCZ106-060300-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1057 AM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 04:33 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 10:35 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:18 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 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.
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

$$

NCZ108-060300-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1057 AM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 10:07 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:19 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 10:46 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:10 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 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

$$

NCZ110-060300-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1057 AM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

.REST OF 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**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 10:22 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:32 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.FRIDAY...
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.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 11:05 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:17 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate west to east longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 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

$$

SCZ054-060300-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
1057 AM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

.REST OF 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**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 10:07 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:28 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.FRIDAY...
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.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 10:50 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 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.

&&

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

$$

SCZ056-060300-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1057 AM EDT Thu Jun 5 2025

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 10:05 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:38 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 10:48 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:25 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...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


$$