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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
813 PM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

NCZ106-221215-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
813 PM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 08:11 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:55 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 08:58 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:43 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
An elevated rip current risk is expected on Monday and possible on 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

$$

NCZ108-221215-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
813 PM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 08:00 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:16 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 08:50 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:04 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
An elevated rip current risk is expected on Monday and possible on 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

$$

NCZ110-221215-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
813 PM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 3 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 08:13 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:36 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 3 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 08:59 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:25 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
An elevated rip current risk is expected on Monday and 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

$$

SCZ054-221215-
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 Fri Jun 21 2024

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 3 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 08:09 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:21 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 3 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 08:55 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:10 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
An elevated rip current risk is expected on Monday and 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

$$

SCZ056-221215-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
813 PM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 08:20 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:21 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 09:08 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:10 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
A generally low rip current risk is expected for Monday and 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


$$

ABW