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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
402 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

NCZ106-182015-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
402 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 11 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 09:16 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 10:23 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:16 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. North winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. 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

$$

NCZ108-182015-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
402 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 11 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 09:39 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:57 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................5 to 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 10:38 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:03 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 7 to 10 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 8 to 11 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. North winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. 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

$$

NCZ110-182015-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
402 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

.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....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 09:54 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:11 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.High.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....High.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.3 to 6 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 11:00 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:14 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 6 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. East 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

$$

SCZ054-182015-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
402 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

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

.MONDAY...
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 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 09:39 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:07 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....High.
   Myrtle Beach South.......High.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....4 to 7 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......4 to 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Sunny until 2 PM, then partly sunny. A
                            chance of showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 10:45 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:10 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 80s. North winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
East 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

$$

SCZ056-182015-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
402 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

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

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 09:43 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:25 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 10:47 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:29 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
North winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
East 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


$$

ABW