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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
311 AM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

NCZ106-172030-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
311 AM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 116.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south
                            around 15 mph this afternoon.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 11:38 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:50 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current this
                            afternoon.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 113.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 12:29 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
South 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

$$

NCZ108-172030-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
311 AM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 114.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south
                            around 15 mph this afternoon.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 11:42 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:48 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current
                            this afternoon.

.TUESDAY...
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 lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 112.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 06:02 AM EDT.
                            High at 12:32 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southwest 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

$$

NCZ110-172030-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
311 AM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

.TODAY...
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**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 114.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to
                            10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
Tides...
   Oak Island...............High at 11:43 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:45 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.TUESDAY...
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.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 112.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Oak Island...............High at 12:35 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southwest 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

$$

SCZ054-172030-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
311 AM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

.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**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 115.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south
                            10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 11:51 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:55 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.TUESDAY...
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 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 114.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 06:08 AM EDT.
                            High at 12:43 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. South 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

$$

SCZ056-172030-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
311 AM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 114.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south
                            10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 12:07 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 113.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 06:15 AM EDT.
                            High at 12:55 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
South 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


$$