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Wachesaw Landing, SC Surf Forecast

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
537 AM EDT Tue May 7 2024

NCZ106-072145-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
537 AM EDT Tue May 7 2024

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 07:16 AM EDT.
Low at 01:10 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Topsail Inlet............High at 08:07 AM EDT.
Low at 01:56 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Moderate risk of rip currents possible Thursday and Friday.

&&

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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NCZ108-072145-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
537 AM EDT Tue May 7 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 07:11 AM EDT.
Low at 01:21 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Mercer Pier..............High at 07:59 AM EDT.
Low at 02:09 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Moderate risk of rip currents possible Thursday and Friday.

&&

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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NCZ110-072145-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
537 AM EDT Tue May 7 2024

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 3 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........High at 07:29 AM EDT.
Low at 01:44 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate.
Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 4 feet.
Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Lockwoods Folly..........High at 08:20 AM EDT.
Low at 02:32 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.OUTLOOK...
High risk of rip currents possible Thursday and Friday.

&&

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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SCZ054-072145-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
537 AM EDT Tue May 7 2024

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 07:25 AM EDT.
Low at 01:29 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
Myrtle Beach South.......Low.
Surf Height...
North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Springmaid Pier..........High at 08:16 AM EDT.
Low at 02:17 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Elevated risk of rip currents expected Thursday and Friday.

&&

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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SCZ056-072145-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
537 AM EDT Tue May 7 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Moderate.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 07:35 AM EDT.
Low at 01:37 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 08:26 AM EDT.
Low at 02:26 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong south to north longshore current.

.OUTLOOK...
Moderate risk of rip currents possible Thursday and Friday.

&&

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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