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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1053 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

NCZ106-240300-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1053 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 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 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 02:03 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 08:49 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:49 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. 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

$$

NCZ108-240300-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1053 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 02:12 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 08:44 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:57 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. 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

$$

NCZ110-240300-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1053 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 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.1 to 2 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 02:34 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate east to west longshore current.

.SUNDAY...
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 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 09:03 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:18 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs around 80. 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

$$

SCZ054-240300-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
1053 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Around 2 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 02:19 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.SUNDAY...
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 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 08:59 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:03 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs around 80. 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

$$

SCZ056-240300-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1053 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 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**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 02:24 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 09:10 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:10 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs around 80. 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


$$

VAO