Surf Forecast
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
341 AM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024

NCZ106-171945-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
341 AM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 10:16 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:04 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 10:58 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:48 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
High risk of rip currents forecasted for Wednesday through Friday
due to increased easterly swell.

&&

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

$$

NCZ108-171945-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
341 AM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 10:26 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:55 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 11:06 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:41 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
High risk of rip currents forecasted for Wednesday through Friday
due to increased easterly swell.

&&

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

$$

NCZ110-171945-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
341 AM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Around 2 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 10:48 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:04 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate east to west longshore current.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Around 2 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 11:33 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:50 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate east to west longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Longshore current will be more likely than strong rip currents for
most of Brunswick county through end of the week.

&&

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

$$

SCZ054-171945-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
341 AM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024

.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 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 10:33 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:00 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.TUESDAY...
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.......2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 11:18 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:46 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
High risk of rip currents possible for Wednesday through Friday
due to increased easterly swell.

&&

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

$$

SCZ056-171945-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
341 AM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 10:29 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:16 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 11:14 AM EDT.
                            High at 06:01 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
High risk of rip currents forecasted for Wednesday through Friday
due to increased easterly swell.

&&

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