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Welcome to the "Surf Report Wilmington NC," the daily podcast that keeps you in the loop with the latest surf conditions in Wilmington, North Carolina. Whether you're planning to hit the waves or just love to stay informed about the local surf scene, this is your essential daily briefing. Each day, our podcast features: - Wave Forecasts: We provide detailed reports on wave heights, wind conditions, and tides, ensuring you know the best times and spots for surfing. "Surf Report Wilmington NC" is perfect for anyone who loves surfing and the beach lifestyle. Our quick, informative episodes make it easy for you to keep up with the conditions and enjoy your surfing experience to the fullest. Subscribe to "Surf Report Wilmington NC" on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an update about the waves in Wilmington. Connect with us on social media for real-time alerts and community features. Catch the best waves with us every day! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

  1. 11H AGO

    Carolina Coast Surf Forecast Thursday Through Memorial Day: Waves, Rip Currents and Beach Conditions

    Surf Report - Wilmington NC

    4 min

  2. 1D AGO

    North Carolina Surf Forecast May 20-24 2026: Sunny Conditions, Moderate Rip Currents, One to Four Foot Waves

    Surf Report - Wilmington NC

    3 min

  3. MAY 5

    Coastal Pender Surf Zone Forecast Sunny Skies One Foot Surf Today Upper Seventies

    # SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR COASTAL PENDER Good morning everyone! Your National Weather Service in Wilmington has your surf zone forecast for Coastal Pender, including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach. Today is shaping up to be a beautiful day at the beach. We're looking at sunny skies with just one foot of surf and low rip current risk throughout the day. Water temperatures are in the upper sixties, so you might want to grab a wetsuit if you're planning an extended session. Winds will start light from the south around five miles per hour this morning, but expect them to increase to around fifteen miles per hour by the afternoon. The high today will reach the lower seventies. High tide at Topsail Inlet occurs at ten twenty-seven in the morning, with a low tide at four oh five in the afternoon. UV index is high, so don't forget that sunscreen. Looking ahead to Wednesday, conditions remain favorable with mostly sunny skies. Surf heights will bump up slightly to one to three feet, still with low rip current risk. Expect south winds between ten and fifteen miles per hour and highs in the upper seventies. High tide at Topsail Inlet comes at eleven oh eight in the morning and low tide at four forty-seven in the afternoon. Be aware that a moderate south to north longshore current will be present, so plan your beach day accordingly. Conditions change a bit as we head into Thursday. A moderate rip current risk moves in, so use extra caution if you're heading out. We'll see surf heights remain between one and three feet, but showers become likely with a chance of thunderstorms developing. It'll still be warm with highs in the upper seventies and southwest winds around fifteen miles per hour. Friday brings a slight improvement with low rip current risk returning. Surf heights hold steady at one to three feet with partly sunny skies and only a chance of showers. Highs drop to the upper sixties under northeast winds around ten miles per hour. By Saturday, we're back to mostly sunny conditions with low rip current risk and light west winds around five miles per hour. Surf heights decrease to one to two feet with highs in the lower seventies and still a slight chance of showers. Remember, even though rip current risk is low, life-threatening rip currents can still occur near groins, jetties, reefs, and piers, so always stay aware of your surroundings. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

    2 min

  4. MAY 4

    North Carolina South Carolina Surf Forecast Beautiful Beach Conditions Monday Tuesday Before Thursday Storm System Arrives

    Good morning, this is your surf zone forecast for the North Carolina and South Carolina coast, issued at 3:53 AM on Monday, May 4th, 2026. Today is shaping up to be a fantastic beach day across the entire region. Expect sunny skies with highs in the lower 70s. Winds will start light from the southwest around 5 miles per hour, then shift south and increase to about 15 miles per hour this afternoon. The water temperature sits in the mid 60s, so you might want to grab a light wetsuit if you're sensitive to cooler water. Surf conditions will be modest with heights ranging from 1 to 2 feet across most beaches. Rip current risk is low, though remember that life-threatening rip currents can still form near groins, jetties, and piers. There's a moderate south-to-north longshore current developing in the Pender and Georgetown areas, so keep that in mind when planning your beach time. The UV index is very high today, so don't forget that sunscreen. No thunderstorms are expected, and waterspout risk is nonexistent. Moving into Tuesday, conditions remain excellent. Another sunny day with highs again in the lower 70s and light south winds between 5 and 10 miles per hour. Surf heights hold steady at 1 to 2 feet with low rip current risk throughout. Waterspout risk ticks up slightly to low across most areas, but thunderstorm potential remains none. A moderate longshore current continues in the northern zones. Now looking ahead to the extended outlook, Wednesday shapes up nice with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 70s. South winds around 10 to 15 miles per hour will keep conditions pleasant. Surf heights bump up slightly to 1 to 3 feet in some areas. Rip current risk stays low, making it another good beach day. But here's where things get interesting. Thursday brings a significant change to the pattern. A system moves in with mostly cloudy skies, showers becoming likely, and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Surf heights increase noticeably to 2 to 5 feet depending on your location, with the highest waves expected down in the Brunswick County area. This is important: rip current risk escalates to moderate in most zones, and jumps to high in the Brunswick area. If you're heading to the beach Thursday, exercise extra caution in the water. Winds shift to the southwest around 15 to 20 miles per hour, and highs will be in the mid 70s. Friday the system moves offshore and conditions gradually improve. Partly sunny skies develop with a chance of lingering showers, especially early. Highs drop to the mid to upper 60s with northeast winds around 10 miles per hour. Surf heights decrease to 1 to 3 feet, and rip current risk returns to low across the board. Bottom line: make the most of your Monday and Tuesday because the beach will be beautiful. Wednesday stays nice before Thursday brings rougher conditions and increased hazards. By Friday we're looking at improving trends. Be smart out there, respect the water, and have a great week at the beach. F This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

    3 min

  5. MAY 3

    Wrightsville Beach Surf Report May 3rd Through Thursday Sunny Skies Building Swell and Perfect Conditions

    # Wrightsville Beach Surf Report - Sunday May 3rd through Thursday Good morning! Here's your coastal Carolina surf forecast brought to you by the National Weather Service. Today is looking absolutely beautiful along the beaches of Wrightsville, Masonboro Island, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fisher. We're expecting sunny skies with highs in the upper 60s and light northwest winds around 10 miles per hour. Surf heights will run 1 to 3 feet, perfect for getting in the water. The water temperature is sitting in the mid 60s, so you might want to consider a light wetsuit. Rip current risk is low, though as always, stay aware near any jetties or piers. The UV index is very high today, so sunscreen is your best friend out there. Looking at the tides, we've got high tide at Mercer Pier around 9:08 in the morning and low tide at 3:10 in the afternoon. Monday shapes up nicely as well. More sunshine, with temperatures climbing to the lower 70s. Winds will be light southwest around 5 to 10 miles per hour. Surf will be a bit smaller at 1 to 2 feet, and rip currents remain low. We will see a moderate south to north longshore current, so if you're paddling out, account for that. High tide hits at 9:49 in the morning with low tide at 3:42. Moving into the extended outlook, Tuesday continues our sunny streak with highs in the lower 70s and 1 to 2 foot surf. Wednesday brings slightly higher surf at 1 to 3 feet under mostly sunny skies, with highs in the mid 70s and southwest winds around 15 miles per hour. Now here's where things get interesting. Thursday is our day of change. Expect mostly cloudy skies with showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Rip current risk bumps up to moderate as surf heights increase to 2 to 4 feet. Winds shift to the southwest at around 20 miles per hour. Highs will be in the mid 70s. This would be a solid swell day if you're ready for the choppier conditions. So there you have it. Four days of building conditions, with beautiful weather for most of the period before Thursday's system moves in. Get out there and enjoy those calm days while they last! For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

    2 min

  6. MAY 2

    Carolina Coast Saturday Surf Forecast: Rain, Modest Waves, and Moderate Rip Currents in New Hanover County

    Good morning, this is your Saturday surf zone forecast for the Carolina coast, brought to you by the National Weather Service in Wilmington. We're looking at a cloudy, rainy Saturday with modest surf conditions and some important safety considerations depending on where you are along the coast. Let's break it down by region. Starting up north in Pender County, including Surf City and Topsail Beach, expect surf heights of one to three feet under mostly cloudy skies with rain throughout the day. The water temperature is hanging in the upper sixties, and north winds will be running ten to fifteen miles per hour. A moderate north to south longshore current is in the forecast, but rip current risk remains low. High temperatures will reach around sixty degrees. Topsail Inlet will see its high tide at eight thirty-five in the morning, with low tide at two seventeen in the afternoon. Moving down to New Hanover County, including Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach, conditions intensify slightly. We have a Beach Hazards Statement in effect from six in the morning through this evening, along with a Moderate Risk of Rip Currents during that same window. Surf heights here will be a bit larger at two to three feet, and we're expecting a strong north to south longshore current. The rip current risk is moderate, which means life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone, so swimmers and water enthusiasts should exercise extra caution. The high temperature will be in the lower sixties with the same rainy conditions. Over in Brunswick County, including Oak Island and Holden Beach, rip current risk is low across the board, with surf heights of one to two feet east of Ocean Isle Beach and one to three feet west. It's the same rainy, cloudy picture with north winds and highs near sixty. Down in Horry County around Myrtle Beach, we're back to low rip current risk with one to three foot surf heights. Rain and clouds dominate today, with highs in the lower sixties. Finally, in Georgetown County, another Beach Hazards Statement is in effect through this evening due to a strong north to south longshore current. Rip current risk is low, but that longshore current is definitely something to keep in mind. Surf heights will be one to three feet. Now let's look ahead to Sunday. The rainy pattern clears out and we're in for a beautiful day. Sunny skies will take over across the entire coast. Surf heights will generally decrease to one to two feet as winds shift to the northwest at five to ten miles per hour. Water temperatures remain in the upper sixties. Rip current risk drops to low for most areas, though New Hanover County will still see moderate rip current risk on Sunday. Highs will be similar to today, mostly in the upper sixties. Looking at the extended outlook, Monday through Wednesday brings generally improving conditions. Monday features sunny skies with highs around seventy, and surf heights dropping to around one foot with light s This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

    4 min

  7. MAY 1

    Carolina Coast Surf Forecast May 1-5: Mellow Waves Low Rip Currents Perfect Beach Conditions

    Good morning surfers and beach lovers! It's Friday, May first, and we've got your surf zone forecast for the Carolina coast. Let's start down in Georgetown where conditions are looking pretty mellow. You're looking at one to three foot waves with low rip current risk throughout the day. It'll be mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, and that northeast wind around ten to fifteen miles per hour should keep things manageable. Water temps are in the upper sixties, so you might want to consider a light wetsuit if you're planning an early morning session. Moving up the coast to Horry County and the Myrtle Beach area, similar story. One to two foot surf with low rip current risk both north and south of town. Again, mostly cloudy with that chance of rain and northeast winds around ten miles per hour. High temps in the upper sixties and water temps to match. Now here's where things get a little more interesting. Head up to Brunswick County and you've got the same one to two foot waves and low rip current risk, but notably there's a moderate east to west longshore current working through Ocean Isle Beach. Still manageable conditions, but worth keeping an eye on if you're paddling out in that area. The New Hanover beaches are showing moderate rip current risk Friday, so that's your yellow flag area. We're talking about Wrightsville, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fisher. One to three foot waves with low waterspout risk and high UV, so definitely get that sunscreen on. Northeast winds ten to fifteen miles per hour with a moderate north to south longshore current throughout the day. Up in Pender County around Surf City and Topsail Beach, you've got low rip current risk, one to three foot waves, and mostly cloudy skies with that chance of rain. Winds are slightly lighter at around ten miles per hour northeast, and there's a moderate north to south longshore current to be aware of. Now let's talk Saturday because the pattern shifts a bit. Rain moves in across the entire region with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Rip current risk bumps up to moderate across New Hanover, while it stays low elsewhere. Surf stays pretty consistent at one to three feet. North winds pick up slightly to ten to fifteen miles per hour. Temperatures cool down to the lower to mid sixties, and water temps will feel a bit chillier too. Looking ahead to Sunday through Tuesday, we're in for a nice stretch. The rain clears out, skies turn sunny, and rip current risk drops back to low across the board. Winds lighten up significantly with south winds around five to ten miles per hour. Temperatures gradually warm from the mid sixties Sunday through the lower seventies by Tuesday. Surf stays small, one to three feet depending on location, which is perfect for getting those practice sessions in or taking beginners out. So if you're looking to get in the water today, head out early before that rain chance increases. New Hanover folks, keep an eye on those rip currents. And if you can This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

    3 min

  8. APR 30

    Surf Forecast Thursday to Monday: 1 to 3 Foot Waves, Showers Early, Sunny Weekend Ahead

    Good morning. Here's your surf zone forecast for Thursday through Monday, April 30th through May 4th. Starting with Thursday, expect mostly cloudy skies across the forecast area with showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs will reach the lower 70s with light north to northeast winds between 5 and 10 miles per hour. Surf heights range from 1 to 3 feet depending on your location, with slightly larger waves along the central coast near Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach where you could see 1 to 3 feet. Water temperatures sit in the upper 60s, so you might want to bring a light wetsuit. Rip current risk remains low across all beaches, though remember that life-threatening rip currents can still occur near groins, jetties, and piers. The UV index is high, so don't forget your sunscreen. Friday brings a change in the pattern with partly to mostly cloudy skies and only a chance of showers. Highs stay in the upper 60s under northeast winds of 10 to 15 miles per hour. Surf heights remain 1 to 3 feet with the same low rip current risk. A moderate north to south longshore current is expected along the central coast, so swimmers should be aware of that condition. Looking ahead to the extended forecast, Saturday turns cloudier with rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs drop into the lower 60s under north winds around 10 to 15 miles per hour. Rip current risk increases to moderate along Pender and New Hanover counties where life-threatening rip currents become possible in the surf zone. Surf remains 1 to 3 feet. Sunday looks fantastic. Sunny skies return with highs in the mid-60s and north winds around 10 miles per hour. Rip current risk stays moderate along the central coast but drops back to low elsewhere. Surf heights vary from 1 to 3 feet depending on location. Wrapping up Monday, expect sunny skies to continue with highs in the upper 60s. A southeasterly wind shift to around 5 miles per hour brings calmer conditions. Rip current risk drops to low across the board, and surf heights range from 1 to 2 feet. Overall, it's a typical late April pattern with a mix of showers early in the period and improving conditions by the weekend. Get out there and enjoy the water safely. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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Welcome to the "Surf Report Wilmington NC," the daily podcast that keeps you in the loop with the latest surf conditions in Wilmington, North Carolina. Whether you're planning to hit the waves or just love to stay informed about the local surf scene, this is your essential daily briefing. Each day, our podcast features: - Wave Forecasts: We provide detailed reports on wave heights, wind conditions, and tides, ensuring you know the best times and spots for surfing. "Surf Report Wilmington NC" is perfect for anyone who loves surfing and the beach lifestyle. Our quick, informative episodes make it easy for you to keep up with the conditions and enjoy your surfing experience to the fullest. Subscribe to "Surf Report Wilmington NC" on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an update about the waves in Wilmington. Connect with us on social media for real-time alerts and community features. Catch the best waves with us every day! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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