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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
355 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

NCZ106-212000-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
355 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 06:40 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:40 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 07:16 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:10 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
A moderate risk of rip currents may continue through Thursday.

&&

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

$$

NCZ108-212000-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
355 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 06:33 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:41 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 07:07 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:15 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
A moderate risk of rip currents may continue through Thursday.

&&

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

$$

NCZ110-212000-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
355 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.TODAY...
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....Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain and a slight chance
                            of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 06:38 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:05 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.MONDAY...
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**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 07:16 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:39 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
A low risk of rip currents should continue through Thursday.

&&

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

$$

SCZ054-212000-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
355 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.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 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, increasing to
                            around 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 06:34 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:50 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.MONDAY...
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.......Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 07:12 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:24 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
A low risk of rip currents should continue through Thursday.

&&

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

$$

SCZ056-212000-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
355 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain and a slight chance
                            of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, increasing to
                            around 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 06:44 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:50 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 07:22 AM EDT.
                            Low at 01:24 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
A low risk of rip currents should continue through Thursday.

&&

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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