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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
755 PM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026

NCZ106-091315-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
755 PM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026

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

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 06:24 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:25 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 07:15 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:18 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. 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

$$

NCZ108-091315-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
755 PM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026

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

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 06:18 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:31 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 07:08 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:24 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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

$$

NCZ110-091315-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
755 PM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026

.WEDNESDAY...
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**...........None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Oak Island...............High at 06:29 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:34 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate east to west longshore current.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 3 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Oak Island...............High at 07:18 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:26 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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

$$

SCZ054-091315-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
755 PM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026

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

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Around 2 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 06:31 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:41 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.THURSDAY...
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.......1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 07:22 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:33 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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

$$

SCZ056-091315-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
755 PM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026

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

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 06:45 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:45 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 07:37 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:39 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 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


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