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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1042 AM EDT Sat May 25 2024

NCZ106-260245-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1042 AM EDT Sat May 25 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 02:58 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 10:01 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:43 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Low rip current risk expected on Monday and Tuesday.
Moderate to strong South to North longshore current on Monday.

&&

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

$$

NCZ108-260245-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1042 AM EDT Sat May 25 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 03:17 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 09:59 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:01 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Low rip current risk expected on Monday and Tuesday.
Moderate to strong South to North longshore current on Monday.

&&

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

$$

NCZ110-260245-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1042 AM EDT Sat May 25 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Around 2 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 03:41 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Around 2 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 10:03 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:26 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Moderate rip current risk on Monday and possibly Tuesday.

&&

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

$$

SCZ054-260245-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
1042 AM EDT Sat May 25 2024

.REST OF 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 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 03:26 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SUNDAY...
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**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 09:59 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:11 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Low rip current risk expected on Monday and Tuesday.
Moderate to strong South to North longshore current on Monday.

&&

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

$$

SCZ056-260245-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1042 AM EDT Sat May 25 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 03:24 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 10:09 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:10 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Low rip current risk expected on Monday and Tuesday.
Moderate to strong South to North longshore current on Monday.

&&

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


$$

VAO