Surf Report - Wilmington NC

About Surf Report - Wilmington NC

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.

Publisher

Inception Point AI

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news · tv & film

Language

en

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No

First episode

17 Apr 2024

Latest episode

22 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

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   22 Jun 2026

   North Carolina South Carolina Surf Forecast Sunny Today Thunderstorms Tuesday Mid Eighties Heat Index 103

   Good morning! Here's your surf zone forecast for the North Carolina and South Carolina coast brought to you by the National Weather Service. Starting with today, we're looking at mostly sunny skies across the board with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. If you're heading to the beach in Pender County, you can expect one to two foot waves with a moderate south to north longshore current keeping things interesting. Water temperatures are hovering around eighty degrees, which should feel pretty refreshing. Over in New Hanover County, the surf is a bit quieter at just one foot, though we do have a moderate waterspout risk today, so keep an eye on the sky. The same moderate waterspout risk extends down through Brunswick and into Horry and Georgetown counties. If you're planning to be on the water, it's something worth noting. UV index is running very high to extreme today, so sunscreen is absolutely your friend. We're talking the kind of UV that doesn't mess around. Temperatures will climb into the mid eighties along most of the coast, with south winds ranging from five to fifteen miles per hour depending on your location. Rip current risk remains low everywhere today, but remember that life-threatening rip currents can still develop near groins, jetties, and piers, so always be aware of your surroundings. Now let's talk about Tuesday. This is when things heat up in more ways than one. Thunderstorm potential jumps to moderate across all zones as a chance of showers and thunderstorms develops. The surf will pick up slightly, with Pender County seeing one to three foot waves and that strong south to north longshore current continuing. New Hanover stays small at one foot, but Brunswick, Horry, and Georgetown will see one to three feet as well. Temperatures are climbing into the upper eighties with heat indices climbing up to one hundred three degrees down in the southern zones. That's getting toasty. Southwest winds will be ten to fifteen miles per hour, and that moderate south to north longshore current continues in Pender and Georgetown counties. Looking ahead to Wednesday through Friday, we see a general trend toward mostly sunny to partly sunny conditions with just a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms Thursday and Friday. The surf remains pretty consistent in the one to three foot range depending on location, with the exception of Friday down in Brunswick County where we could see two to four foot waves developing. Temperatures will settle back into the mid eighties with northeast to southeast winds around five to ten miles per hour for the middle of the week before southwest winds return Friday. Rip current risk stays low throughout the extended period, but as always, exercise caution near any structures extending into the water. So there you have it. Today looks fantastic if you can handle the intense sun. Tuesday brings heat and storm potential, and the rest of the week shapes up nicely for beach time. Get out there and enjoy the coast responsibly. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

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   21 Jun 2026

   Carolina Coast Surf Forecast Sunday Through Thursday Beach Conditions Water Temperature and Rip Current Safety

   Good morning, this is your surf zone forecast for Sunday through Thursday along the Carolina coast. Let's start with today. If you're planning a beach day, you're in for a treat. Expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid to upper eighties. Light winds will start out variable this morning before turning south around ten miles per hour this afternoon. The water temperature sits in the upper seventies to around eighty degrees, depending on where you are. Rip current risk remains low across the board, though remember that these dangerous currents can still form near structures like piers and jetties even on low risk days. Surf heights will be modest, ranging from one to three feet with the most active conditions up around Pender County. There's no thunderstorm threat today, and while waterspout risk is low, you'll want to be aware of that very high UV index. Sunscreen is definitely your friend out there. Moving into Monday, conditions stay mostly sunny with highs again in the upper eighties. However, heat index values could climb to around one hundred and one degrees, so stay hydrated. South winds will pick up slightly to ten to fifteen miles per hour. Rip current risk remains low, but we do see a moderate waterspout risk developing, so keep an eye on the sky. Surf heights stay consistent with what you saw today. One notable feature is a moderate south to north longshore current that will be present in some areas, particularly around Pender and New Hanover counties. Heading into the extended period, Tuesday brings mostly sunny skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms developing. Highs remain in the upper eighties with southwest winds around ten to fifteen miles per hour. Surf heights edge up slightly to one to three feet in most areas. Wednesday looks like a pleasant day overall. Mostly sunny conditions continue with highs in the mid eighties. There's only a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, and winds shift to the northeast around ten miles per hour. Surf should be relatively mellow at one to three feet. Wrapping up the week on Thursday, we'll see partly sunny skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms returning. Highs stay in the mid eighties with light southeast winds around ten miles per hour. Surf heights remain at one to three feet. Throughout this entire forecast period, rip current risk stays low to moderate, with Tuesday being the only day showing a moderate risk in the southern sections around Georgetown and Brunswick County. Stay aware of those hazards, respect the ocean, and have a great time at the beach. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

3. 

   20 Jun 2026

   Carolina Coast Surf Forecast Saturday Sunday Mellow Waves Sunny Skies Perfect Beach Weather This Weekend

   Good morning! Welcome to your Saturday surf zone forecast for the Carolina coast. Let's dive right in and see what the Atlantic has in store for us this weekend. Starting with the northern zones around Pender and New Hanover counties, we're looking at pretty mellow conditions today. Surf heights are running just one foot with light north winds that'll shift to the southeast this afternoon. The water's warming up nicely in the upper seventies, and you can expect mostly sunny skies with that very high UV index, so definitely slather on that sunscreen. The good news is rip current risk stays low throughout the day, though as always, keep an eye out for any stronger currents near piers and jetties. Heading south to Brunswick County and the Horry County beaches, things get slightly more interesting with surf heights bumping up to one to three feet today. Same low rip current risk applies, and we're looking at mostly sunny conditions across the board. Water temps are a bit warmer down here, hovering around eighty degrees. Further south in Georgetown, we're back to calmer one foot surf, but the pattern remains consistent with low risk and plenty of sunshine. Now here's where it gets good. Sunday is shaping up to be absolutely gorgeous. We're talking sunny skies across all zones, with high temperatures climbing into the mid to upper eighties. Surf heights remain very similar to today, and winds become even lighter as they shift more southerly. Water conditions are perfect, and the rip current risk stays low. It's honestly a beautiful beach day brewing here, folks. Looking ahead to our extended forecast, Monday brings more of the same with sunny skies and slight chances of showers and thunderstorms popping up later. Surf heights hold steady, and we see winds picking up a bit out of the south around fifteen miles per hour in some areas. Tuesday is when things get slightly spicier. Across most zones we're still expecting mostly sunny conditions, but the chance of showers and thunderstorms increases. Here's the notable bit for Brunswick County specifically though—we're bumping up to a moderate rip current risk on Tuesday. That means life-threatening rip currents become possible in the surf zone, so if you're heading out, exercise extra caution and never swim alone. For all other areas, rip current risk remains low. Wednesday wraps up our extended outlook with partly sunny skies and continued chances of showers and thunderstorms. Surf heights stay in that comfortable one to three foot range depending on your location, and rip current risk settles back to low across the board. So there you have it. This weekend is looking like a winner for beach time with excellent weather and manageable surf. Just remember that UV index is very high, so protection is key. Enjoy the coast! For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

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Surf Zone Forecast Wednesday April 29 Through Sunday May 3 Coastal Conditions and Safety Tips

Published 29 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So keep an eye on the sky and don't hesitate to head in if storms develop. Wind start light out of the southwest, only around five miles per hour, but they'll increase to about 15 miles per hour this afternoon. The UV index is moderate, so sunscreen is definitely your friend today. […]

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