Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1035 AM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026
NCZ106-040415-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1035 AM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026
...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**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 104.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 12:40 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 108.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 06:52 AM EDT.
High at 01:45 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet.
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in
the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 15 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
$$
NCZ108-040415-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1035 AM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026
...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**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 12:43 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 106.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 07:14 AM EDT.
High at 01:41 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...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 15 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in
the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 15 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
$$
NCZ110-040415-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1035 AM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026
.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 3 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 104.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Oak Island...............High at 12:45 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
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.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 106.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Oak Island...............Low at 07:14 AM EDT.
High at 01:48 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 15 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
$$
SCZ054-040415-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
1035 AM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026
.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.......Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 105.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 12:50 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
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**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 107.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 07:18 AM EDT.
High at 01:52 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 15 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
$$
SCZ056-040415-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1035 AM EDT Thu Sep 3 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 12:49 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 102.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 07:26 AM EDT.
High at 01:56 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.LABOR DAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 15 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
$$