Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1055 AM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026
NCZ106-020415-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1055 AM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.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 upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 11:25 AM EDT.
Low at 05:54 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 12:26 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. North 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
$$
NCZ108-020415-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1055 AM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 11:31 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 12:29 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around
15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm
$$
NCZ110-020415-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1055 AM EDT Thu Oct 1 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 to 2 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Oak Island...............High at 11:29 AM EDT.
Low at 05:54 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
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 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Oak Island...............High at 12:32 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around
15 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
$$
SCZ054-020415-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
1055 AM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
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 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 11:31 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
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 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 06:06 AM EDT.
High at 12:36 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. North 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
$$
SCZ056-020415-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1055 AM EDT Thu Oct 1 2026
.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 upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 11:37 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southeast around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 06:11 AM EDT.
High at 12:42 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the mid 70s. North 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
$$
ABW