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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
813 PM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024

NCZ106-151215-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
813 PM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 11:18 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:56 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
                            thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 06:14 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:16 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
A high risk of rip currents is expected again on Monday, with the risk
possibly decreasing by Tuesday.

&&

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

$$

NCZ108-151215-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
813 PM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 11:35 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:54 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................6 to 9 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 06:11 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:31 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
A high risk of rip currents is expected again on Monday, with the risk
possibly decreasing by Tuesday.

&&

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

$$

NCZ110-151215-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
813 PM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....High.
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 upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 11:54 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong east to west longshore current.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....High.
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 cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 06:18 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:50 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong east to west longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
An elevated rip current risk will remain possible through Tuesday.

&&

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

$$

SCZ054-151215-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
813 PM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....High.
   Myrtle Beach South.......High.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 11:39 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:56 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....High.
   Myrtle Beach South.......High.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 06:14 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:35 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
A high risk of rip currents is expected again on Monday, with the risk
possibly decreasing by Tuesday.

&&

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

$$

SCZ056-151215-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
813 PM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 11:38 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 06:25 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:37 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
A high risk of rip currents is expected again on Monday, with the risk
possibly decreasing by Tuesday.

&&

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


$$

IGB