Good morning, it's Friday, April 24th, and here's your surf zone forecast. Today is shaping up to be absolutely beautiful across the Carolina coast. We're looking at sunny skies from the northern beaches down through Georgetown, with high temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. Southwest winds are holding steady at 10 to 15 miles per hour, keeping conditions clean and manageable. Let's talk about the waves. If you're heading out to Surf City or Topsail Beach, expect surf heights of 1 to 3 feet with low rip current risk. Over at Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, or Kure Beach, the New Hanover beaches are running a bit smaller at around 1 foot. Moving south, the Brunswick County beaches including Oak Island and Ocean Isle are showing 2 to 3 feet, and up in Horry County near Myrtle Beach, you've got similar conditions with 2 to 3 feet north of Myrtle Beach and 1 to 3 feet to the south. Down in Georgetown, expect about 1 foot of surf. Water temperatures are consistently in the upper 60s across the entire region, so a wetsuit is probably a good call. The UV index is very high today, so definitely get that sunscreen applied and reapply regularly. There's no thunderstorm potential today, and waterspout risk is low, so you can expect clear, stable conditions throughout the day. One thing to watch is the moderate south to north longshore current, particularly around Pender, New Hanover, and Horry counties. Even though rip current risk is low everywhere today, remember that life-threatening rip currents can still form near groins, jetties, reefs, and piers, so be aware of your surroundings. Saturday looks nearly identical to today. We're talking sunny skies, similar temperatures in the upper 70s, and the same southwest winds holding at 10 to 15 miles per hour in the northern zones, tapering slightly to around 10 in the south. Surf heights remain consistent with today, and rip current risk stays low across the board. The modest longshore current continues in the northern areas as well. Looking ahead to Sunday, things start to change. A system moves in bringing mostly cloudy skies and showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Winds shift to northwesterly, and highs drop to the lower to mid 70s. Surf heights will range from 1 to 3 feet depending on your location. Monday clears things out again. Sunny skies return, but it'll be cooler with highs in the upper 60s. Winds shift to the northeast around 10 to 15 miles per hour. Here's where it gets interesting: the New Hanover beaches see a significant increase to 2 to 4 feet, so that's the spot to watch if you want more substantial waves. By Tuesday, we're partly sunny with a slight chance of showers. Rip current risk increases to moderate at Pender and New Hanover counties, so be extra cautious if you're in those areas. Surf heights remain in the 2 to 4 foot range at New Hanover, while other areas see 1 to 3 feet. Southeast winds around 5 to 10 miles per hour wrap out the forecast period. Your best bet for the next couple days is to get out there today or Saturday while conditions are pristine. Sunday brings that weather system, but by Monday and Tuesday, we're looking at decent waves with some wind shifts to contend with. Stay safe out there and always keep an eye on those groins and jetties where rip currents can be stronger. 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