Hey there, surfers and beachgoers! Hang on tight because we've got a wild ride ahead in the surf zone forecast brought to you by the National Weather Service in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Today, we're looking at a high rip current risk in effect through this evening, paired with a high surf advisory kicking in from 5 a.m. Wednesday all the way to midnight EDT Friday night. So strap in and stay safe out there!
For Coastal Pender, expect cloudy weather with showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Surf heights will be around 2 to 4 feet, with southeast winds at 15 to 20 miles per hour. Tomorrow, the surf height ramps up to 4 to 7 feet, so get ready for some serious waves.
Moving to Coastal New Hanover, similar conditions with high rip current risk and high surf advisory. Surf heights ranging from 3 to 5 feet today and climbing to 5 to 8 feet on Wednesday. It's going to be breezy with southeast winds around 25 mph.
Coastal Brunswick, from Bald Head Island to Sunset Beach, is also experiencing high rip current risk and a high surf advisory. Surf heights between 3 to 6 feet today and 4 to 7 feet tomorrow. Watch out for that moderate east to west longshore current!
And for our friends in Coastal Horry, including spots like Myrtle Beach, expect high rip current risk and a high surf advisory. Surf heights from 3 to 6 feet to 5 to 8 feet tomorrow, with southeast winds and cloudy weather. Stay safe out there and enjoy the waves!
Coastal Georgetown with beaches like Pawleys Island is also facing a high rip current risk and high surf advisory. Surf heights of 3 to 6 feet today jump to 4 to 7 feet tomorrow. Keep an eye out for those southeast winds around 25 mph.
Remember to check those tide schedules and always be cautious of the rip currents. This forecast keeps the adrenaline high throughout the week, with the rip current risk continuing through Friday. So grab your boards and get ready for some epic surf sessions!
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