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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1100 AM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026

NCZ106-290415-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1100 AM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
                            increasing to around 15 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 01:05 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 101.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 07:59 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:46 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South 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

$$

NCZ108-290415-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1100 AM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
                            increasing to around 15 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 01:12 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 102.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 07:47 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:55 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. 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

$$

NCZ110-290415-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1100 AM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF 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....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 105.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
                            increasing to around 15 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Oak Island...............Low at 01:19 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 3 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 102.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Oak Island...............High at 07:55 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:01 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. 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

$$

SCZ054-290415-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
1100 AM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
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**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 106.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
                            increasing to south around 15 mph in
                            the afternoon.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 01:21 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 104.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 07:54 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:04 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest 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.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. 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

$$

SCZ056-290415-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1100 AM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 104.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
                            increasing to around 15 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 01:17 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 105.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 08:02 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:59 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. East 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
upper 80s. 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


$$