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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
754 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

NCZ106-181200-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
754 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 10:54 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:04 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 11:33 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:48 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Expect a low to moderate rip current risk over the weekend.

&&

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

$$

NCZ108-181200-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
754 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 10 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 10:51 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:52 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 11:30 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:41 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Expect a low to moderate rip current risk over the weekend.

&&

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

$$

NCZ110-181200-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
754 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 3 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 11:16 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:02 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.Around 2 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 11:55 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:49 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Expect a low to moderate rip current risk over the weekend.

&&

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

$$

SCZ054-181200-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
754 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

.THURSDAY...
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.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 11:01 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:58 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.FRIDAY...
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**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 11:40 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:45 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Expect a low to moderate rip current risk over the weekend.

&&

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

$$

SCZ056-181200-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
754 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 11 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 10:51 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:04 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
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 upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 11:35 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:52 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Expect a low to moderate rip current risk over the weekend.

&&

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


$$