FZUS52 KILM 030015
SRFILM
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
815 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
NCZ106-031215-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
815 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 06:20 AM EDT.
High at 12:11 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 07:27 AM EDT.
High at 01:18 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the lower 70s. Southwest 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
$$
NCZ108-031215-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
815 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 06:22 AM EDT.
High at 12:14 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 07:34 AM EDT.
High at 01:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest 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
$$
NCZ110-031215-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
815 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 4 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 06:40 AM EDT.
High at 12:36 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 4 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 07:45 AM EDT.
High at 01:42 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the lower 70s. Southwest 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
$$
SCZ054-031215-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
815 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 06:25 AM EDT.
High at 12:32 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 07:30 AM EDT.
High at 01:38 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest 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
$$
SCZ056-031215-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
815 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 06:35 AM EDT.
High at 12:41 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 07:39 AM EDT.
High at 01:46 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the lower 70s. Southwest 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
$$
SRFILM
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
815 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
NCZ106-031215-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
815 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 06:20 AM EDT.
High at 12:11 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 07:27 AM EDT.
High at 01:18 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the lower 70s. Southwest 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
$$
NCZ108-031215-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
815 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 06:22 AM EDT.
High at 12:14 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 07:34 AM EDT.
High at 01:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest 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
$$
NCZ110-031215-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
815 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 4 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 06:40 AM EDT.
High at 12:36 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 4 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 07:45 AM EDT.
High at 01:42 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the lower 70s. Southwest 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
$$
SCZ054-031215-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
815 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 06:25 AM EDT.
High at 12:32 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 07:30 AM EDT.
High at 01:38 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest 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
$$
SCZ056-031215-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
815 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 06:35 AM EDT.
High at 12:41 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 07:39 AM EDT.
High at 01:46 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the lower 70s. Southwest 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
$$