FZUS52 KILM 251437
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1037 AM EDT Sun May 25 2025
NCZ106-260245-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1037 AM EDT Sun May 25 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 12:05 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MEMORIAL DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Nort winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 07:06 AM EDT.
Low at 12:56 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Weak north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds
around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South 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
$$
NCZ108-260245-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1037 AM EDT Sun May 25 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 12:18 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MEMORIAL DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 07:03 AM EDT.
Low at 01:11 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Weak north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds
around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South 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
$$
NCZ110-260245-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1037 AM EDT Sun May 25 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.Around 2 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 12:41 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MEMORIAL DAY...
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**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........High at 07:20 AM EDT.
Low at 01:33 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs around 80. South 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
$$
SCZ054-260245-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
1037 AM EDT Sun May 25 2025
.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**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 12:26 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MEMORIAL DAY...
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 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 07:16 AM EDT.
Low at 01:18 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs around 80. South 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
$$
SCZ056-260245-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1037 AM EDT Sun May 25 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 12:34 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MEMORIAL DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 07:24 AM EDT.
Low at 01:27 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 80s. South 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
$$
SRFILM
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1037 AM EDT Sun May 25 2025
NCZ106-260245-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1037 AM EDT Sun May 25 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 12:05 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MEMORIAL DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Nort winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 07:06 AM EDT.
Low at 12:56 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Weak north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds
around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South 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
$$
NCZ108-260245-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1037 AM EDT Sun May 25 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 12:18 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MEMORIAL DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 07:03 AM EDT.
Low at 01:11 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Weak north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds
around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South 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
$$
NCZ110-260245-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1037 AM EDT Sun May 25 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.Around 2 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 12:41 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MEMORIAL DAY...
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**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........High at 07:20 AM EDT.
Low at 01:33 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs around 80. South 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
$$
SCZ054-260245-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
1037 AM EDT Sun May 25 2025
.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**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 12:26 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MEMORIAL DAY...
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 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 07:16 AM EDT.
Low at 01:18 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs around 80. South 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
$$
SCZ056-260245-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1037 AM EDT Sun May 25 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 12:34 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MEMORIAL DAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 07:24 AM EDT.
Low at 01:27 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 80s. South 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
$$