Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
728 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026

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Coastal Pender-
728 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
  shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents expected. There will also be a strong
  north to south longshore current.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Sunday.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Sunday through
  Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
  Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
  flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
  impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
  average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
  flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
  other factors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/07 AM     7.0        2.5        1.7       5-6     Minor
 25/08 PM     6.3        1.8        1.8       6-7     Minor
 26/08 AM     6.9        2.4        1.4        5      Minor
 26/08 PM     6.1        1.6        1.5       4-5     Minor
 27/09 AM     6.8        2.3        1.2        4      Minor

&&

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