Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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FZUS52 KILM 300825
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
425 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026
NCZ106-302215-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
425 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 10:31 AM EDT.
Low at 04:56 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southeast around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 11:25 AM EDT.
Low at 05:54 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 70s. Southeast 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
$$
NCZ108-302215-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
425 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 10:34 AM EDT.
Low at 05:02 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 11:31 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm
$$
NCZ110-302215-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
425 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026
.TODAY...
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**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Oak Island...............High at 10:31 AM EDT.
Low at 04:57 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.THURSDAY...
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....Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Oak Island...............High at 11:29 AM EDT.
Low at 05:54 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast 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
$$
SCZ054-302215-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
425 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....Around 2 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 10:32 AM EDT.
Low at 05:11 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....Around 2 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 11:31 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast 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
$$
SCZ056-302215-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
425 AM EDT Wed Sep 30 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 10:40 AM EDT.
Low at 05:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 11:37 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast 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
$$