308 FZUS52 KILM 152333 SRFILM Surf Zone Forecast National Weather Service Wilmington NC 733 PM EDT Thu Oct 15 2026 NCZ106-161330- Coastal Pender- Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach 733 PM EDT Thu Oct 15 2026 .FRIDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........None. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog early. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Topsail Inlet............High at 11:53 AM EDT. Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........None. Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph. Tides... Topsail Inlet............High at 12:48 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .EXTENDED... .SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 20 mph. .MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. North winds around 20 mph. .TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North 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 $$ NCZ108-161330- Coastal New Hanover- Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher 733 PM EDT Thu Oct 15 2026 .FRIDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................1 foot. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........None. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog early. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Mercer Pier..............High at 12:09 PM EDT. Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........None. Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph. Tides... Mercer Pier..............High at 12:54 PM EDT. Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current. .EXTENDED... .SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph. .MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 6 to 9 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 20 mph. .TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 20 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 $$ NCZ110-161330- Coastal Brunswick- Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach 733 PM EDT Thu Oct 15 2026 .FRIDAY... 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....1 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog early. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Oak Island...............High at 12:06 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*... East of Ocean Isle Beach.Moderate. Ocean Isle Beach West....Low. Surf Height... East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 3 feet. Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........None. Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph. Tides... Oak Island...............Low at 06:03 AM EDT. High at 12:59 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .EXTENDED... .SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph. .MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 20 mph. .TUESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 20 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 $$ SCZ054-161330- Coastal Horry- Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach, Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, and Garden City 733 PM EDT Thu Oct 15 2026 .FRIDAY... Rip Current Risk*... North of Myrtle Beach....Low. Myrtle Beach South.......Low. Surf Height... North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 3 feet. Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog early. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Springmaid Pier..........High at 12:09 PM EDT. Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*... North of Myrtle Beach....Low. Myrtle Beach South.......Low. Surf Height... North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 3 feet. Myrtle Beach South.......1 foot. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........None. Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph. Tides... Springmaid Pier..........Low at 06:17 AM EDT. High at 01:04 PM EDT. Remarks.....................Moderate north to south longshore current. .EXTENDED... .SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph. .MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 20 mph. .TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North 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 $$ SCZ056-161330- Coastal Georgetown- Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach, Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach 733 PM EDT Thu Oct 15 2026 .FRIDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................1 foot. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog early. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 12:13 PM EDT. Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................1 foot. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........None. Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Breezy. North winds 20 to 25 mph. Tides... Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 06:14 AM EDT. High at 01:04 PM EDT. Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current. .EXTENDED... .SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph. .MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph. .TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 20 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 $$  592 FZUS51 KCAR 152340 SRFCAR Surf Zone Forecast National Weather Service Caribou ME 740 PM EDT Thu Oct 15 2026 MEZ029-160800- Coastal Hancock- Including the beaches of Sand Beach 740 PM EDT Thu Oct 15 2026 .TOMORROW... Rip Current Risk............Low. Surf........................2 to 5 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature...........54 degrees. According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks like buckling a life jacket or operating a radio. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain. High Temperature............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph, increasing to south around 20 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Sand Beach...............Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT. High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk............Low. Surf........................Around 4 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. High Temperature............Around 50. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph. Tides... Sand Beach...............Low 2.4 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT. High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 04:04 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. West winds around 10 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds around 15 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 5 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/car $$ MEZ030-160800- Coastal Washington- Including the beaches of Roque Bluffs 740 PM EDT Thu Oct 15 2026 .TOMORROW... Rip Current Risk............Low. Surf........................1 foot or less, building to 2 to 4 feet in the afternoon. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Low. Water Temperature...........53 degrees. According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks like buckling a life jacket or operating a radio. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain. High Temperature............In the mid 50s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph, increasing to south around 20 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Roque Bluffs.............Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 09:09 AM EDT. High 11.5 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EDT. .SATURDAY... Rip Current Risk............Low. Surf........................2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers. High Temperature............In the upper 40s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph. Tides... Roque Bluffs.............Low 2.4 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EDT. High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 04:11 PM EDT. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds around 5 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 10 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds around 5 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/car $$