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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1120 AM EDT Wed May 1 2024

NCZ106-020330-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1120 AM EDT Wed May 1 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 02:00 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 09:00 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:09 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
The rip current risk should remain low into the weekend.

&&

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

$$

NCZ108-020330-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1120 AM EDT Wed May 1 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 01:54 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 09:14 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:57 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
The rip current risk should remain low into the weekend.

&&

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

$$

NCZ110-020330-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1120 AM EDT Wed May 1 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 3 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 02:11 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.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**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            southeast around 5 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 09:19 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
The rip current risk should remain low into the weekend.

&&

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

$$

SCZ054-020330-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
1120 AM EDT Wed May 1 2024

.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**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 02:07 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.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.......1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            southeast around 10 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 09:04 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:09 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
The rip current risk should remain low into the weekend.

&&

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

$$

SCZ056-020330-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1120 AM EDT Wed May 1 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 02:07 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 09:12 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:15 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
The rip current risk should remain low into the weekend.

&&

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