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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1036 AM EDT Mon Oct 5 2026

NCZ106-060415-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
1036 AM EDT Mon Oct 5 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A slight chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 03:52 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............Low at 10:21 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:53 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast 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

$$

NCZ108-060415-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
1036 AM EDT Mon Oct 5 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 03:35 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............Low at 10:32 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:39 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast 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

$$

NCZ110-060415-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
1036 AM EDT Mon Oct 5 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
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....Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Oak Island...............High at 03:44 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 foot.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Oak Island...............Low at 10:35 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:45 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate east to west longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast 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

$$

SCZ054-060415-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
1036 AM EDT Mon Oct 5 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Low.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Around 2 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 03:49 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.......2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........Low at 10:38 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:48 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast 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

$$

SCZ056-060415-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
1036 AM EDT Mon Oct 5 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 04:07 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 10:37 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:07 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet.
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast
winds around 15 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


$$