Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
145 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

NCZ106-108-261400-
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Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
145 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation
  above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines
  and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 AM EDT this
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
  Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
  flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
  impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 26/08 AM     6.7        2.2        1.8       3-4     Minor
 26/08 PM     6.8        2.3        1.9       2-3     Minor
 27/08 AM     7.0        2.5        1.8        2      Minor
 27/08 PM     6.2        1.7        1.4        2      Minor
 28/09 AM     6.5        2.0        1.2        1      Minor
 28/09 PM     5.8        1.3        1.2       1-2      None

&&

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