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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
411 AM EDT Tue Oct 8 2024

NCZ106-082015-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
411 AM EDT Tue Oct 8 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 11:29 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 12:22 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Expect the high rip current risk to continue on Thursday and Friday as
Hurricane Milton passes to the south.

&&

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

$$

NCZ108-082015-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
411 AM EDT Tue Oct 8 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 11:41 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:52 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 12:32 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Expect the high rip current risk to continue on Thursday and Friday as
Hurricane Milton passes to the south.

&&

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

$$

NCZ110-082015-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
411 AM EDT Tue Oct 8 2024

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 2 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 11:48 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 2 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 06:12 AM EDT.
                            High at 12:45 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Expect a moderate to high rip current risk on Thursday and Friday as
Hurricane Milton passes to the south.

&&

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

$$

SCZ054-082015-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
411 AM EDT Tue Oct 8 2024

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 3 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 11:44 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Around 2 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 12:41 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Expect a moderate to high rip current risk on Thursday and Friday as
Hurricane Milton passes to the south.

&&

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

$$

SCZ056-082015-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
411 AM EDT Tue Oct 8 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 11:33 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 12:26 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Expect the high rip current risk to continue on Thursday and Friday as
Hurricane Milton passes to the south.

&&

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


$$

VAO