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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
812 PM EDT Thu May 16 2024

NCZ106-171215-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
812 PM EDT Thu May 16 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 09:57 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:22 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to
                            15 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 10:37 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:07 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current
                            in the afternoon.

.OUTLOOK...
Low risk of rip currents expected Sunday with a moderate risk likely Monday.

&&

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

$$

NCZ108-171215-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
812 PM EDT Thu May 16 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 10:04 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:08 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to
                            15 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 10:41 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:58 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current
                            in the afternoon.

.OUTLOOK...
Low risk of rip currents expected Sunday with a moderate risk likely Monday.

&&

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

$$

NCZ110-171215-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
812 PM EDT Thu May 16 2024

.FRIDAY...
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.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 10:19 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:20 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SATURDAY...
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....2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 11:01 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:06 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Low risk of rip currents expected Sunday with a moderate risk
possible Monday.

&&

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

$$

SCZ054-171215-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
812 PM EDT Thu May 16 2024

.FRIDAY...
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.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 10:04 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:16 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 3 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to
                            15 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 10:46 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:02 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current
                            in the afternoon.

.OUTLOOK...
Low risk of rip currents expected Sunday and Monday.

&&

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

$$

SCZ056-171215-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
812 PM EDT Thu May 16 2024

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 10:00 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:24 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, increasing to
                            10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 10:43 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current
                            in the afternoon.

.OUTLOOK...
Low risk of rip currents expected Sunday and Monday.

&&

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


$$