Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
807 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025

NCZ106-141215-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
807 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 10:37 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:28 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 11:26 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:22 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
mid 80s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.

&&

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
807 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 10:38 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:41 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.TUESDAY...
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 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 11:29 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:33 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.

&&

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
807 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025

.MONDAY...
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**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 10:39 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:05 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.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**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 11:32 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:55 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.

&&

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
807 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025

.MONDAY...
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**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 10:35 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:50 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.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**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 11:28 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:40 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
mid 80s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.

&&

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
807 PM EDT Sun Jul 13 2025

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny until 2 PM, then mostly sunny. A
                            chance of showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 10:43 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:49 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.TUESDAY...
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 80s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 11:33 AM EDT.
                            Low at 05:41 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
mid 80s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.

&&

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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