


Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
015 FZUS52 KILM 062316 SRFILM Surf Zone Forecast National Weather Service Wilmington NC 716 PM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025 NCZ106-071245- Coastal Pender- Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach 716 PM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025 ...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph. Tides... Topsail Inlet............High at 07:51 AM EDT. Low at 02:07 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph. Tides... Topsail Inlet............High at 08:39 AM EDT. Low at 02:59 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .EXTENDED... .THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Cooler. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 20 mph. .FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph. .SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 20 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 $$ NCZ108-071245- Coastal New Hanover- Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher 716 PM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025 ...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph. Tides... Mercer Pier..............High at 07:45 AM EDT. Low at 02:18 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph. Tides... Mercer Pier..............High at 08:33 AM EDT. Low at 03:08 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .EXTENDED... .THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cooler. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 20 mph. .FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph. .SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 20 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 $$ NCZ110-071245- Coastal Brunswick- Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach 716 PM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025 ...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*... East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate. Ocean Isle Beach West....High. Surf Height... East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 3 feet. Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph. Tides... Lockwoods Folly..........High at 07:55 AM EDT. Low at 02:35 PM EDT. Remarks.....................Moderate east to west longshore current. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*... East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low. Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate. Surf Height... East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 3 feet. Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 5 PM, then mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph. Tides... Lockwoods Folly..........High at 08:43 AM EDT. Low at 03:26 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .EXTENDED... .THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph. .FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph. .SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 20 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 $$ SCZ054-071245- Coastal Horry- Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach, Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, and Garden City 716 PM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*... North of Myrtle Beach....High. Myrtle Beach South.......High. Surf Height... North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 3 feet. Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 4 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph. Tides... Springmaid Pier..........High at 07:51 AM EDT. Low at 02:20 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*... North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate. Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate. Surf Height... North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 3 feet. Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph. Tides... Springmaid Pier..........High at 08:39 AM EDT. Low at 03:11 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .EXTENDED... .THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cooler. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 20 mph. .FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph. .SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 20 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 $$ SCZ056-071245- Coastal Georgetown- Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach, Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach 716 PM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph. Tides... Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 08:02 AM EDT. Low at 02:25 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Tides... Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 08:52 AM EDT. Low at 03:18 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .EXTENDED... .THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph. .FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph. .SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 20 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 $$ 9