Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
235 AM EDT Sat Oct 3 2026
NCZ106-032015-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
235 AM EDT Sat Oct 3 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then cloudy. A
chance of showers and a slight chance
of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 06:41 AM EDT.
High at 01:33 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 07:54 AM EDT.
High at 02:44 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Cloudy.
Showers likely. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast
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
$$
NCZ108-032015-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
235 AM EDT Sat Oct 3 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then cloudy. A
chance of showers and a slight chance
of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 07:03 AM EDT.
High at 01:28 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 08:23 AM EDT.
High at 02:30 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Cloudy,
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast
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
$$
NCZ110-032015-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
235 AM EDT Sat Oct 3 2026
.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....Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 80.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then cloudy. A
chance of showers and a slight chance
of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Oak Island...............Low at 07:02 AM EDT.
High at 01:36 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SUNDAY...
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**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Oak Island...............Low at 08:17 AM EDT.
High at 02:40 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Cloudy,
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast
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
$$
SCZ054-032015-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
235 AM EDT Sat Oct 3 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....Around 2 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 07:08 AM EDT.
High at 01:42 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SUNDAY...
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**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 08:17 AM EDT.
High at 02:46 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Cloudy,
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast 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
$$
SCZ056-032015-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
235 AM EDT Sat Oct 3 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 07:15 AM EDT.
High at 01:52 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 08:24 AM EDT.
High at 03:01 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Cloudy.
Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Breezy.
Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast
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
$$
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