Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
349 AM EDT Tue Jul 7 2026

NCZ106-SCZ054-080000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0028.260707T1000Z-260708T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal Horry-
349 AM EDT Tue Jul 7 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong South to North longshore current expected, mainly
  during the afternoon and evening. In addition, there is also a
  Moderate Risk of rip currents for Horry County expected.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender County. In South
  Carolina, Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...Today.

* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
  into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
  It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
  return to shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.

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