Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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FZUS52 KILM 311434
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1034 AM EDT Sat Oct 31 2026
NCZ106-010430-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1034 AM EDT Sat Oct 31 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 12:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 05:35 AM EST.
High at 12:20 PM EST.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East 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
$$
NCZ108-010430-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1034 AM EDT Sat Oct 31 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 12:15 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 05:53 AM EST.
High at 12:13 PM EST.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. East 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
$$
NCZ110-010430-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1034 AM EDT Sat Oct 31 2026
.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 foot.
Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Oak Island...............High at 12:19 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate east to west longshore current.
.SUNDAY...
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 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Oak Island...............Low at 05:53 AM EST.
High at 12:22 PM EST.
Remarks.....................Moderate east to west longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. East 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
$$
SCZ054-010430-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
1034 AM EDT Sat Oct 31 2026
.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.......2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 12:24 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 3 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 05:58 AM EST.
High at 12:29 PM EST.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. East 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
$$
SCZ056-010430-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1034 AM EDT Sat Oct 31 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 12:37 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 06:06 AM EST.
High at 12:43 PM EST.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds
around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet.
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. East 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
$$
IGB