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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
806 PM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024

NCZ106-301215-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
806 PM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 07:02 AM EDT.
                            High at 12:52 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 08:01 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:00 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Low to moderate risk of rip currents through mid week.

&&

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

$$

NCZ108-301215-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
806 PM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 07:08 AM EDT.
                            High at 12:55 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 08:15 AM EDT.
                            High at 01:54 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Low to moderate risk of rip currents through mid week.

&&

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

$$

NCZ110-301215-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
806 PM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Low.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 2 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 07:14 AM EDT.
                            High at 01:07 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.WEDNESDAY...
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**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 08:15 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:11 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Low to moderate risk of rip currents through mid week.

&&

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

$$

SCZ054-301215-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
806 PM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024

.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 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 06:59 AM EDT.
                            High at 01:03 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.WEDNESDAY...
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**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 08:00 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:07 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Low to moderate risk of rip currents through mid week.

&&

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

$$

SCZ056-301215-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
806 PM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 07:12 AM EDT.
                            High at 12:59 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 08:13 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:07 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Low to moderate risk of rip currents through mid week.

&&

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


$$