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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
755 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024

NCZ106-041200-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
755 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 10:47 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:11 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 11:36 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Low rip current risk continues through early next 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

$$

NCZ108-041200-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
755 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 10:55 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:03 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 11:43 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:58 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Low rip current risk continues through early next 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

$$

NCZ110-041200-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
755 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024

.SATURDAY...
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**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 11:14 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:13 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SUNDAY...
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 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........Low at 12:06 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Low rip current risk continues through early next 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

$$

SCZ054-041200-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
755 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024

.SATURDAY...
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.......1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 10:59 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:09 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SUNDAY...
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**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 11:51 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
Low rip current risk continues through early next 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

$$

SCZ056-041200-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
755 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 11:05 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:24 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 11:58 AM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Low rip current risk continues through early next 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


$$