FZUS52 KILM 020751
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
351 AM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
NCZ106-022000-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
351 AM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 11:12 AM EDT.
Low at 05:04 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 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.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 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.
&&
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
$$
NCZ108-022000-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
351 AM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 11:17 AM EDT.
Low at 05:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 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.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 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 20 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
$$
NCZ110-022000-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
351 AM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Around 2 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........High at 11:33 AM EDT.
Low at 05:41 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate east to west longshore current.
.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.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 06:40 AM EDT.
High at 12:36 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 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.
&&
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
$$
SCZ054-022000-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
351 AM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 3 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 11:29 AM EDT.
Low at 05:26 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.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.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 06:25 AM EDT.
High at 12:32 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 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
$$
SCZ056-022000-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
351 AM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 11:40 AM EDT.
Low at 05:35 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 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.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 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
$$
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SRFILM
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
351 AM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
NCZ106-022000-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
351 AM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 11:12 AM EDT.
Low at 05:04 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 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.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 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.
&&
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
$$
NCZ108-022000-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
351 AM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 11:17 AM EDT.
Low at 05:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 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.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 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 20 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
$$
NCZ110-022000-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
351 AM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Around 2 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........High at 11:33 AM EDT.
Low at 05:41 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate east to west longshore current.
.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.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 06:40 AM EDT.
High at 12:36 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 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.
&&
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
$$
SCZ054-022000-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
351 AM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 3 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 11:29 AM EDT.
Low at 05:26 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.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.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 06:25 AM EDT.
High at 12:32 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 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
$$
SCZ056-022000-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
351 AM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 11:40 AM EDT.
Low at 05:35 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 06:35 AM EDT.
High at 12:41 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm
$$
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