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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
734 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

NCZ106-171315-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
734 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 11:16 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:35 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 12:07 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs around 70. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. 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

$$

NCZ108-171315-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
734 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

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

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 11:14 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:22 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 12:03 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny.
Highs around 70. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. 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

$$

NCZ110-171315-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
734 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 foot.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 11:39 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:32 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 foot.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 06:07 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:28 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. 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

$$

SCZ054-171315-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
734 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....1 foot.
   Myrtle Beach South.......1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 11:24 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:28 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 2 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 06:03 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. 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

$$

SCZ056-171315-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
734 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 11:20 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:41 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 06:11 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:11 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. 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


$$

ABW