Surf Forecast
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1043 AM EDT Fri May 10 2024

NCZ106-110245-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1043 AM EDT Fri May 10 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 03:31 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 10:37 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:20 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Low rip current risk expected this 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

$$

NCZ108-110245-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1043 AM EDT Fri May 10 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 03:42 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 10:39 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:30 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Low rip current risk expected this 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

$$

NCZ110-110245-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1043 AM EDT Fri May 10 2024

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 4 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 04:09 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate west to east longshore current.

.SATURDAY...
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.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 10:54 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:58 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Low rip current risk expected this 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

$$

SCZ054-110245-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
1043 AM EDT Fri May 10 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.......1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 03:54 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.SATURDAY...
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 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 10:50 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:43 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Low rip current risk expected this 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

$$

SCZ056-110245-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1043 AM EDT Fri May 10 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 10:08 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:01 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 11:00 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:49 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Low rip current risk expected this 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


$$

VAO