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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
339 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024

NCZ106-091945-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
339 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 08:56 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:43 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 09:46 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:31 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Surf heights of 1 to 2 feet and a generally low rip current risk are
expected Saturday and Sunday.

&&

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

$$

NCZ108-091945-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
339 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 08:50 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:56 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 09:43 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:42 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Surf heights of 1 to 2 feet and a generally low rip current risk are
expected Saturday and Sunday.

&&

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

$$

NCZ110-091945-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
339 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.High.
   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**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 09:09 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:21 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.FRIDAY...
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....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 10:00 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:09 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate west to east longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Surf heights of 1 to 3 feet and a generally low rip current risk are
expected Saturday and Sunday.

&&

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

$$

SCZ054-091945-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
339 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024

...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....2 to 4 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 09:05 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:06 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.FRIDAY...
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.......1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 09:56 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:54 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Surf heights of 1 to 2 feet and a generally low rip current risk are
expected Saturday and Sunday.

&&

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

$$

SCZ056-091945-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
339 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 09:17 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:14 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 10:08 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:01 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Surf heights around 1 foot and a generally low rip current risk are
expected Saturday and Sunday.

&&

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


$$