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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1107 AM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025

NCZ106-070515-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1107 AM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 01:16 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 07:51 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:07 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs around 80. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast
winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly
sunny. A 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

$$

NCZ108-070515-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1107 AM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 01:26 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 07:45 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:18 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around
20 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 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

$$

NCZ110-070515-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1107 AM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025

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

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....High.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 3 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 01:44 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate east to west longshore current.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....High.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 3 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 07:55 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:35 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate east to west longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs around 80. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds
around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
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

$$

SCZ054-070515-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
1107 AM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....High.
   Myrtle Beach South.......High.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 01:29 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....High.
   Myrtle Beach South.......High.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 07:51 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:20 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Cooler. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
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

$$

SCZ056-070515-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1107 AM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 01:33 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 08:02 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:25 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs
around 80. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...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 lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
70s. Northeast winds around 20 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


$$

VAO