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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
312 AM EDT Thu Jun 13 2024

NCZ106-131915-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
312 AM EDT Thu Jun 13 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 upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 07:30 AM EDT.
                            High at 01:46 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming east
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 08:12 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:40 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
An elevated rip current risk is likely this weekend.

&&

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

$$

NCZ108-131915-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
312 AM EDT Thu Jun 13 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 upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 07:40 AM EDT.
                            High at 01:40 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 08:28 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:27 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
An elevated rip current risk is likely this weekend.

&&

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

$$

NCZ110-131915-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
312 AM EDT Thu Jun 13 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 3 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 07:42 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:03 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong east to west longshore current.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
   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**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 08:28 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:49 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
An elevated rip current risk is possible Saturday with low risk
likely 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

$$

SCZ054-131915-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
312 AM EDT Thu Jun 13 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...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....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.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 07:27 AM EDT.
                            High at 01:59 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.FRIDAY...
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**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 08:13 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:45 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
An elevated rip current risk is possible this weekend.

&&

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

$$

SCZ056-131915-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
312 AM EDT Thu Jun 13 2024

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 07:36 AM EDT.
                            High at 01:59 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 08:19 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:49 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
An elevated rip current risk is possible this weekend.

&&

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


$$