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Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
441 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

NCZ106-122045-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
441 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 10:57 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:45 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 06:01 AM EDT.
                            High at 11:52 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:38 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Low rip current risk expected Sun, possibly becoming elevated late Mon.

&&

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

$$

NCZ108-122045-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
441 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 10:59 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:52 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 11:55 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:45 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Low rip current risk expected Sun, possibly becoming elevated late Mon.

&&

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

$$

NCZ110-122045-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
441 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.High.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....High.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.5 to 7 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 11:15 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:21 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong west to east longshore current.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.3 to 5 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 06:19 AM EDT.
                            High at 12:14 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong west to east longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Low rip current risk expected Sun, becoming elevated Mon.

&&

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

$$

SCZ054-122045-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
441 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....High.
   Myrtle Beach South.......High.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....4 to 6 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 11:11 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:06 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 06:04 AM EDT.
                            High at 12:10 PM EDT.
                            Low at 05:57 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Low rip current risk expected Sun, possibly becoming elevated late Mon.

&&

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

$$

SCZ056-122045-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
441 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 11:21 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 06:12 AM EDT.
                            High at 12:16 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Low rip current risk expected Sun, possibly becoming elevated late Mon.

&&

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


$$
dch
National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office
