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 Sun Aug 30 2026
NCZ106-311315-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
754 PM EDT Sun Aug 30 2026
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 10:07 AM EDT.
Low at 04:17 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 101.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 10:52 AM EDT.
Low at 05:07 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs around 90. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest 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
$$
NCZ108-311315-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
754 PM EDT Sun Aug 30 2026
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 11 AM, then sunny
until 2 PM, then partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 10:05 AM EDT.
Low at 04:23 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 10:56 AM EDT.
Low at 05:12 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest 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
$$
NCZ110-311315-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
754 PM EDT Sun Aug 30 2026
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 2 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Oak Island...............High at 10:01 AM EDT.
Low at 04:21 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 2 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Oak Island...............High at 10:50 AM EDT.
Low at 05:08 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest 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
$$
SCZ054-311315-
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 Sun Aug 30 2026
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....Around 2 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 10:04 AM EDT.
Low at 04:34 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.TUESDAY...
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**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 10:53 AM EDT.
Low at 05:23 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 5 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
$$
SCZ056-311315-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
754 PM EDT Sun Aug 30 2026
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 10:11 AM EDT.
Low at 04:33 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 10:56 AM EDT.
Low at 05:23 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest 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
$$