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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
435 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

NCZ106-162045-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
435 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 09:09 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:11 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 10:06 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Rip current risk should remain generally low through Friday.

&&

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

$$

NCZ108-162045-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
435 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 09:17 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:49 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 4 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 10:08 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:53 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Rip current risk should remain generally low through Friday.

&&

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

$$

NCZ110-162045-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
435 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 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.2 to 4 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 09:28 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:14 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 3 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 10:28 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:10 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.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

$$

SCZ054-162045-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
435 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 09:13 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:10 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.WEDNESDAY...
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.......1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 10:13 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:06 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.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

$$

SCZ056-162045-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
435 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 09:08 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 10:02 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:10 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
The risk of rip currents should remain generally low through Friday.

&&

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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