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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
756 PM EDT Sat Apr 27 2024

NCZ106-281200-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
756 PM EDT Sat Apr 27 2024

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

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 11:00 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:43 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 06:06 AM EDT.
                            High at 11:52 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:36 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Moderate risk of rip currents likely Tuesday and Wednesday.

&&

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

$$

NCZ108-281200-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
756 PM EDT Sat Apr 27 2024

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

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 11:04 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:55 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 06:03 AM EDT.
                            High at 11:59 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:50 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Moderate risk of rip currents likely Tuesday and Wednesday.

&&

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

$$

NCZ110-281200-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
756 PM EDT Sat Apr 27 2024

.SUNDAY...
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**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 11:07 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:26 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 3 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 06:20 AM EDT.
                            High at 12:04 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Moderate risk of rip currents possible Tuesday and Wednesday.

&&

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

$$

SCZ054-281200-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
756 PM EDT Sat Apr 27 2024

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

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 3 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 11:03 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:11 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.MONDAY...
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.......Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 06:05 AM EDT.
                            High at 12:00 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Moderate risk of rip currents possible Tuesday and Wednesday.

&&

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

$$

SCZ056-281200-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
756 PM EDT Sat Apr 27 2024

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

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 11:04 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:09 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 06:15 AM EDT.
                            High at 11:56 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Moderate risk of rip currents possible Tuesday and Wednesday.

&&

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


$$