Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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FZUS52 KILM 301434
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1034 AM EDT Sat Aug 30 2025
NCZ106-310245-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1034 AM EDT Sat Aug 30 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 01:06 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............Low at 07:07 AM EDT.
High at 02:04 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.LABOR DAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny.
A slight chance of showers. Highs around 80. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
Northeast 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
$$
NCZ108-310245-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1034 AM EDT Sat Aug 30 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 01:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............Low at 07:21 AM EDT.
High at 01:59 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.LABOR DAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast
winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northeast 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
$$
NCZ110-310245-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1034 AM EDT Sat Aug 30 2025
.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**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........High at 01:30 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 3 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 07:40 AM EDT.
High at 02:21 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate east to west longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.LABOR DAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs around 80. Northeast winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs around 80. Northeast winds
around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
Northeast 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
$$
SCZ054-310245-
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 Aug 30 2025
.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 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
east in the afternoon.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 01:26 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........Low at 07:25 AM EDT.
High at 02:17 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.LABOR DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers. Highs around 80. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
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
$$
SCZ056-310245-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1034 AM EDT Sat Aug 30 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 01:28 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 07:26 AM EDT.
High at 02:19 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.LABOR DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs around 80. Northeast
winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs around 80. Northeast winds
around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. East
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
$$