Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
740 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025
NCZ106-101145-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
740 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 07:43 AM EDT.
Low at 01:26 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 08:25 AM EDT.
Low at 02:09 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 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
$$
NCZ108-101145-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
740 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 07:29 AM EDT.
Low at 01:38 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 08:12 AM EDT.
Low at 02:24 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet.
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 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
$$
NCZ110-101145-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
740 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 4 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........High at 07:43 AM EDT.
Low at 02:04 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 4 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........High at 08:24 AM EDT.
Low at 02:48 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 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
$$
SCZ054-101145-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
740 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 07:39 AM EDT.
Low at 01:49 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 08:20 AM EDT.
Low at 02:33 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
South winds around 5 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
$$
SCZ056-101145-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
740 PM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 07:49 AM EDT.
Low at 01:44 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....High.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 08:31 AM EDT.
Low at 02:29 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.
.EXTENDED...
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet.
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
South winds around 5 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
$$