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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
809 PM EDT Sun Oct 13 2024

NCZ106-141215-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
809 PM EDT Sun Oct 13 2024

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

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 11:04 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:28 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current early, becoming weak around midday.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 12:03 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Expect a low rip current risk to continue through midweek.

&&

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

$$

NCZ108-141215-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
809 PM EDT Sun Oct 13 2024

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

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 11:19 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:26 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current early, becoming weak around midday.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 12:14 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Expect a low rip current risk to continue through midweek.

&&

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

$$

NCZ110-141215-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
809 PM EDT Sun Oct 13 2024

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

.MONDAY...
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....1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 11:37 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:34 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong west to east longshore current early, becoming moderate around midday.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 3 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 12:34 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Expect a low rip current risk to continue through midweek.

&&

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

$$

SCZ054-141215-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
809 PM EDT Sun Oct 13 2024

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

.MONDAY...
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.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 11:22 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:30 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current early, becoming weak around midday.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 2 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 12:19 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Expect a low rip current risk to continue through midweek.

&&

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

$$

SCZ056-141215-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
809 PM EDT Sun Oct 13 2024

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

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 11:21 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:43 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current early, becoming weak around midday.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 06:05 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:21 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Expect a low rip current risk to continue through midweek.

&&

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


$$

ABW