Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
754 PM EDT Sat Sep 6 2025
NCZ106-071315-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
754 PM EDT Sat Sep 6 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. Showers and
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 07:32 AM EDT.
Low at 01:34 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 08:17 AM EDT.
Low at 02:23 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs
around 80. North winds around 10 mph.
&&
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
$$
NCZ108-071315-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
754 PM EDT Sat Sep 6 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 07:23 AM EDT.
Low at 01:47 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 08:09 AM EDT.
Low at 02:36 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
&&
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
$$
NCZ110-071315-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
754 PM EDT Sat Sep 6 2025
.SUNDAY...
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**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........High at 07:34 AM EDT.
Low at 02:05 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
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.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........High at 08:19 AM EDT.
Low at 02:54 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
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
$$
SCZ054-071315-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
754 PM EDT Sat Sep 6 2025
.SUNDAY...
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.......Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 07:30 AM EDT.
Low at 01:50 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
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.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 08:15 AM EDT.
Low at 02:39 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. North winds around 10 mph.
&&
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
$$
SCZ056-071315-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
754 PM EDT Sat Sep 6 2025
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 07:39 AM EDT.
Low at 01:51 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 08:26 AM EDT.
Low at 02:42 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs
around 80. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
&&
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
$$