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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
232 AM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025

NCZ106-052015-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
232 AM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 06:18 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:25 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 07:04 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:16 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet.
Sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet.
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs around 80. Southeast
winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 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

$$

NCZ108-052015-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
232 AM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 06:12 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:34 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 06:58 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:26 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 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

$$

NCZ110-052015-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
232 AM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025

.TODAY...
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....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 06:19 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:54 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate east to west longshore current.

.MONDAY...
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....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 07:08 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:44 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate east to west longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers. Highs around 80. East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs around 80. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 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

$$

SCZ054-052015-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
232 AM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025

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

.TODAY...
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**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 06:15 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:39 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
   Myrtle Beach South.......High.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 07:04 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:29 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers. Highs around 80. East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 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

$$

SCZ056-052015-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
232 AM EDT Sun Oct 5 2025

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 06:25 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:39 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 07:14 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:33 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers. Highs around 80. East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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


$$