Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
151 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
NCZ106-108-121800-
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/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0086.251012T1300Z-251012T1900Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0040.251012T1000Z-251013T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
151 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents and a strong north to south longshore
current expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two
feet 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 Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
from 9 AM this morning to 3 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 PM 7.4 2.9 2.2 6-7 Minor
13/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 4-5 None
13/01 PM 6.1 1.6 1.1 4 Minor
14/02 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 3 None
14/02 PM 5.6 1.1 0.8 3 None
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
151 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
SCZ054-056-121800-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0086.251012T1500Z-251012T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0040.251012T1000Z-251013T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
151 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and
a strong north to south longshore current expected. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above
ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and
tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
from 11 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
impacts and closures. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. 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.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 PM 7.4 1.8 1.2 4 Minor
13/01 AM 5.4 -0.2 0.4 3 None
13/02 PM 6.4 0.8 0.4 3 None
14/02 AM 5.7 0.1 0.8 2 None
14/03 PM 6.4 0.8 0.6 2 None
&&
$$
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
148 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
SCZ050-121400-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251012T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/
Charleston-
148 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 5
feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...Charleston County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this
morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...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...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
&&
$$
