Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1245 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026
NCZ106-241245-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0050.260924T0900Z-260924T1200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0018.260924T1000Z-260925T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-
1245 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, several inches of
inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents are expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM to 8 AM EDT
this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT
this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/06 AM 6.0 1.5 1.7 6 Minor
24/07 PM 6.8 2.3 2.1 6 Minor
25/07 AM 6.6 2.1 1.9 5-6 Minor
25/07 PM 6.9 2.4 2.0 4-5 Minor
26/07 AM 6.7 2.2 1.8 4 Minor
26/08 PM 6.6 2.1 1.7 3 Minor
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1245 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026
NCZ108-241245-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0050.260924T0900Z-260924T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.SU.Y.0002.260924T1000Z-260925T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0018.260924T1000Z-260925T0000Z/
Coastal New Hanover-
1245 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, several inches of
inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone.
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents are expected.
* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM to 8 AM EDT
this morning. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM this
morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current
Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/06 AM 6.0 1.5 1.7 6 Minor
24/07 PM 6.8 2.3 2.1 6 Minor
25/07 AM 6.6 2.1 1.9 5-6 Minor
25/07 PM 6.9 2.4 2.0 4-5 Minor
26/07 AM 6.7 2.2 1.8 4 Minor
26/08 PM 6.6 2.1 1.7 3 Minor
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
643 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026
SCZ149-150-240645-
/O.CAN.KCHS.CF.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-260924T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.260924T1200Z-260925T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
643 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
