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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
740 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
NCZ106-241145-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
740 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 11:05 AM EDT.
High at 05:25 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 11:51 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. East 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
$$
NCZ108-241145-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
740 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 11:11 AM EDT.
High at 05:19 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 12:00 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs around 70. East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm
$$
NCZ110-241145-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
740 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THURSDAY...
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**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 11:30 AM EDT.
High at 05:25 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**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 12:20 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. East 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
$$
SCZ054-241145-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
740 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THURSDAY...
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 upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 11:15 AM EDT.
High at 05:21 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.......Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 12:05 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...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 upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. East 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
$$
SCZ056-241145-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
740 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 11:20 AM EDT.
High at 05:33 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 06:01 AM EDT.
Low at 12:12 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. East 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
$$
ABW
SRFILM
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
740 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
NCZ106-241145-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
740 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 11:05 AM EDT.
High at 05:25 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 11:51 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. East 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
$$
NCZ108-241145-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
740 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 11:11 AM EDT.
High at 05:19 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 12:00 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs around 70. East 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
$$
NCZ110-241145-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
740 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THURSDAY...
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**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 11:30 AM EDT.
High at 05:25 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**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 12:20 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. East 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
$$
SCZ054-241145-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
740 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THURSDAY...
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 upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 11:15 AM EDT.
High at 05:21 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.......Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 12:05 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...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 upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. East 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
$$
SCZ056-241145-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
740 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 11:20 AM EDT.
High at 05:33 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 06:01 AM EDT.
Low at 12:12 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm
$$
ABW